There’s a lot of travel buzz around Tennessee these
days, and it’s not just Nashville that is attracting all the attention.
The state is rich with gorgeous terrain, mountain retreats, and winding
hilly paths that are begging for a road trip. And as we pop into leaf
peeping season once again, there’s no better time of the year to give it
a whirl.
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The idyllic Smoky Mountains are an Instagrammer’s dream canvas, and there’s a world-renowned resort nestled perfectly in the foothills that serves as the perfect lens.
Blackberry Farm
is a 4,200-acre luxury resort just north of Knoxville that takes the
idea of “farm chic” to a whole new level. From cute-as-can-be cottages
that are dripping in luxury amenities to must-see Bourbon cellars, horse
trails, and acres upon acres of pure white picket fences, it’s one of
the most charming places in the world.
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The resort clearly speaks for itself, but getting
there (and venturing off into the mountains while you’re there) is half
the fun. It’s an easy drive from the Knoxville airport, and it’s a
surprisingly enjoyable road trip experience from Atlanta, GA. when
you’ve got the right wheels. The 2018 Buick Enclave Avenir SUV,
which quite literally seems like the vehicle version of Blackberry Farm
itself, makes the experience seamless with its perfect combination of
luxury and comfort. A 3.5-hour drive through the country takes you
through sleepy little towns like historic Blue Ridge (where a stop for
lunch at Harvest on Main
serves up a crisp glass of rose and a satisfying array of southern
farm-to-table fare to fuel up for the second half of the trip), and
creates an extravagant take on road trips of yore.
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Once you arrive, lounging and enjoying the resort is a
must, but leave room in the schedule for a drive around the
countryside. Clay shooting (a short 20-minute drive from the farm) is a
must, as is the unique Truffle Hunting experience back on the property
with legendary truffle expert Jim Sanford and his Truffle-hunting dogs.
The spa, as you wouldn’t be surprised to learn, is all that and more (no
surprise there!)
As one would imagine, the trip is well worth it any
time of the year (we hear Christmas is absolutely charming), but a road
trip with ribbons of red, orange and yellow leaves at each and every
winding turn? Can’t get more idyllic than that.
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The idyllic Smoky Mountains are an Instagrammer’s dream canvas, and there’s a world-renowned resort nestled perfectly in the foothills that serves as the perfect lens.
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