The farm is not decoration
Blackberry Farm began as a six-bedroom inn in the foothills of the Great Smokies and is now 68 accommodations on an estate of several thousand acres. What sets it apart is that the agriculture is the business rather than the backdrop. The dairy flock is published to breed, three of them, predominantly East Friesian, milked on site and turned into the cheeses on the plate by the farm's own cheesemakers. There is a Preservation Kitchen and a butcher on the property. Naming a breed is a small thing that tells you a great deal: it means somebody chose the animal for the milk rather than buying the milk.
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A garden with a published method
The garden runs on saved seed, compost built from the kitchens and the stables, and companion planting chosen to draw in the predators of its own pests. The property states plainly that it does not spray, and describes what it does instead. That is a method rather than an intent, which is the line this index draws on food and on design, and Blackberry Farm is on the right side of it. Heirloom seed preservation, truffle and mushroom cultivation and an orchard sit alongside. For a guest who cares what was done to the food before it reached the plate, this is about as complete an answer as American hospitality offers.
Everything the buildings have not said
The land record is excellent and the building record is close to empty. Nothing is published on ventilation, on water source or treatment, on lighting, on the electromagnetic environment, or on acoustics. The bed is named to brand, Frette linen over a Nature's Spa mattress by Paramount, and stops there. A third party publisher notes fragrance in some spa products, and the property publishes no fragrance policy of its own. None of this suggests a property doing badly. It suggests one that has never been asked, and that is the shortest gap in this index to close.
What this place offers
Three dairy breeds, namedEast Friesian, Lacaune and Assaf, milked here and made into the cheese on the plate.
No sprays in the gardenPests are managed by planting habitat for their predators, with the method published.
Frette linen on every bedNamed to brand, over a custom Nature's Spa mattress and topper by Paramount.
A working farmstead to walkPastures, garden rows, orchards and trails across the Smoky Mountain foothills.
Blackberry Farm at a glance
Blackberry Farm is a stay in Walland, Tennessee, USA. We read what it publishes about the eight things a building does to your biology and scored the evidence 5 of 24. Last verified 2026-08-19. Materials and Textiles is its best-documented pathway; nothing is published on Air Quality.
Each pathway scores 0 to 3 on the quality of the evidence published, not on the quality of the property. Open a row for every claim and its source.
Air Quality at Blackberry Farm: Not published (0/3)
0Not published, 0 of 3.
Not published0 of 3 · Filtration, ventilation and what the air is measured at.
We looked for published information on Air Quality and found none. That is a gap in the public record, not a finding about the property.
What is not published
- What filter grade is fitted to guest room air handling, for example MERV 13 or HEPA H13?
- What is the fresh air supply rate per person in a guest room?
- Are carbon dioxide, particulate or volatile organic compound levels measured, and are the readings published?
- Is there a mould inspection and remediation protocol, and when was it last run?
- Are there gas cooktops, fireplaces or other combustion sources inside guest rooms?
Water Integrity at Blackberry Farm: Not published (0/3)
0Not published, 0 of 3.
Not published0 of 3 · Source, treatment, tested panels and how drinking water arrives.
We looked for published information on Water Integrity and found none. That is a gap in the public record, not a finding about the property.
What is not published
- What is the water source, and what treatment is applied before it reaches a guest room?
- Is there a published contaminant test panel, and which laboratory ran it?
- Is shower and bath water filtered, and to what specification?
- How are pools and spas sanitised, and is the chemistry published?
- How is drinking water delivered, and is it treated on site?
Light Rhythm at Blackberry Farm: Not published (0/3)
0Not published, 0 of 3.
Not published0 of 3 · Circadian lighting specification, flicker, blackout and daylight.
We looked for published information on Light Rhythm and found none. That is a gap in the public record, not a finding about the property.
What is not published
- Is guest room lighting tunable or circadian, and what specification is published?
- What colour temperatures are used in the evening, and are fixtures flicker free?
- Do sleeping areas have full blackout, and is it specified?
- What daylight access does a typical room have?
- Is exterior lighting shielded or reduced overnight?
EMF Harmony at Blackberry Farm: Not published (0/3)
0Not published, 0 of 3.
Not published0 of 3 · Wired versus wireless topology, and what is measured where people sleep.
We looked for published information on EMF Harmony and found none. That is a gap in the public record, not a finding about the property.
What is not published
- Are guest rooms wired for data, or is access wireless only?
- Where are wireless access points and smart meters placed relative to the bed?
- Have field levels been measured in sleeping areas, and by whom?
- Can a guest have wireless disabled in their room on request?
- Is any shielded cabling or shielding material specified in the build?
Materials and Textiles at Blackberry Farm: Specified (2/3)
2Specified, 2 of 3.
Specified2 of 3 · Named materials, finishes, bedding composition and cleaning chemistry.
What the evidence shows
- Specified
The bed is specified to brand in the room description: Frette linen sheets over a custom Nature's Spa mattress and topper by Paramount. No fibre content result, filling or flame treatment is published.
Plush king beds with our exclusive line of bedding including Frette linen sheets, Nature's Spa® custom mattress and topper by Paramount
PublishedBlackberry Farm, Cottages. Checked 2026-08-19. - Specified
A third party publisher records the sheets as Frette 100 per cent linen, and records the spa as Aveda-based with fragrance in some products, which is the stated reason the property sits at that publisher's lower tier.
with Frette 100% linen sheets on the beds… an Aveda-based spa where select products contain fragrance. Without fully clean beauty, it lands Conscious
PublishedGirls Who Eat, Non-Toxic Travel Made Simple, The Best Non-Toxic Summer Resorts. Checked 2026-08-19.
What is not published
- What are the mattresses made of, and are they treated with flame retardants?
- What is the fibre content of the linen, and is it certified, for example to GOTS or OEKO TEX?
- Which paints, adhesives and sealants were specified, and are they low emission?
- What cleaning and laundry products are used, and is the list published?
- Are there named low emission certifications on the flooring or joinery?
Food and Kitchen at Blackberry Farm: Specified (2/3)
2Specified, 2 of 3.
Specified2 of 3 · Sourcing, on site growing, cookware, kitchen water and additive discipline.
What the evidence shows
- Specified
The dairy flock is published to breed: East Friesian, Lacaune and Assaf, predominantly East Friesian, milked on the property and turned into the cheeses served in the restaurants by the farm's own cheesemakers.
Our flock includes three dairy breeds: east Friesian, Lacaune and Assaf.
PublishedBlackberry Farm, Farm Animals. Checked 2026-08-19. - Specified
The garden publishes its method rather than its intent: soil built from composted kitchen and stable waste, seed saved from previous years, companion planting to repel pests and attract pollinators, and pest control by encouraging predator habitat instead of spraying.
We manage pests in the Garden by promoting habitats for their predators. Instead of spraying chemicals, we plant various flowers that attract indigenous beneficial insects and let them do the work for us.
PublishedBlackberry Farm, The Garden. Checked 2026-08-19. - Specified
Heirloom seed preservation is published as an ongoing practice of the garden, alongside truffle and mushroom cultivation on the property.
Through our heirloom seed preservation, sustainable agriculture practices and truffle and mushroom cultivation efforts, we are continually learning and evolving the Garden to benefit both the natural ecosystem and our guests.
PublishedBlackberry Farm, The Garden. Checked 2026-08-19. - Specified
Preserving, charcuterie and butchery are done on the property in a named Preservation Kitchen by an on-site butcher, using fruit and vegetables harvested from the garden and orchards.
The small-batch products we make in our Preservation Kitchen honor the abundance of fruits and vegetables we harvest from our Garden and orchards.
PublishedBlackberry Farm, The Larder. Checked 2026-08-19. - Claimed
Chickens are described as heritage breeds free ranging on the pastures and supplying eggs to the kitchens, with no breed named and no share of supply published.
We raise various heritage breeds of chickens at the Farm… you'll see our chickens free ranging the land and eating bugs, clover and anything else that looks tasty.
PublishedBlackberry Farm, Farm Animals. Checked 2026-08-19.
What is not published
- What share of produce is grown on site or sourced locally, and is it verified?
- Which cooking oils are used, and is the policy published?
- What cookware is used in the kitchen?
- Is kitchen and ice water filtered, and to what specification?
- Is there a published position on additives, preservatives or allergens?
Biophilic and Healing Design at Blackberry Farm: Claimed (1/3)
1Claimed, 1 of 3.
Claimed1 of 3 · Nature access, views, volume and natural material contact, designed with intent.
What the evidence shows
- Claimed
The property describes itself as a working farmstead where guests move through the animal pastures, garden rows and trails as part of the stay, rather than viewing them. No design method, planting inventory or outlook measurement is published.
Blackberry Farm is an active farmstead where you can indulge your curiosity by meeting farm animals, exploring the Garden and learning preservation methods that enhance our culinary dishes and signature products.
PublishedBlackberry Farm, The Farm. Checked 2026-08-19. - Claimed
A third party publisher records the estate as 4,200 acres in the Smoky Mountains, with gardens, farm animals and walking trails through it.
Set on 4,200 acres in the Smoky Mountains, Blackberry Farm is a Southern farm luxury favorite… a sprawling estate that includes gardens, farm animals, and trails to explore.
PublishedGirls Who Eat, Non-Toxic Travel Made Simple, The Best Non-Toxic Summer Resorts. Checked 2026-08-19.
What is not published
- Does every guest room have direct outdoor access or an operable opening?
- What is the published design intent behind the natural materials used?
- What are the typical ceiling heights and room volumes?
- Was the landscape designed with native planting, and is the palette published?
Sound and Sensory Ecology at Blackberry Farm: Not published (0/3)
0Not published, 0 of 3.
Not published0 of 3 · Measured background noise, separation between keys, and scent load.
We looked for published information on Sound and Sensory Ecology and found none. That is a gap in the public record, not a finding about the property.
What is not published
- What is the measured background noise level in a guest room at night?
- What acoustic separation is specified between adjoining keys?
- How loud is the guest room air conditioning at its lowest setting?
- Is fragrance diffused into guest rooms or public areas, and can it be declined?
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What is not publishedthe gaps we looked for and did not find
Blackberry Farm documents its land and its larder in detail and its buildings almost not at all. Nothing is published on ventilation, filtration or any air reading, so Air Ecology is empty. Nothing is published on the source, treatment or analysis of the water, so Water Integrity is empty. Nothing is published on colour temperature, lux, flicker or blackout provision, so Light Rhythm is empty. Nothing is published on network topology, access point placement or field levels, so EMF Harmony is empty. Nothing is published on background noise, separation between cottages or plant noise, so Sound and Sensory Ecology is empty. On materials, the bed is named to brand and no further: no fibre content test, no mattress construction, no paint, finish or emissions class for the cottages. A third party publisher records the spa as Aveda-based with fragrance in some products, which is why that publisher places the property at its lower tier. Nothing is published by the property about fragrance policy in guest rooms or public spaces.
Other standards held
Useful context. A held standard does not move a pathway score on its own. It moves a score only through the evidence that standard publishes.
- Girls Who Eat Conscious rating, Meets 3+ of our standards, or more, but still has fragrance in its main spaces or beauty products. Shows a clear commitment to non-toxic travel, such as local sourcing or wellness offerings Awarded by Girls Who Eat, Non-Toxic Travel Made Simple. Source
Verification recordwho checked this, how, and when
Verification record
- Method
- Desk research of published sources, each claim cited
- Reviewed by
- Certified Spaces Standards Inc.
- Last verified
- 2026-08-19
- Changes
- Every correction is logged
Not published is not unsafehow to read these scores, and what this index does not promise
A low score means a property has not published information. It does not mean the property is unsafe, unhealthy or poorly run.
These scores measure disclosure. These scores describe disclosure, not property quality. This index has no commercial relationship with the properties listed unless a badge on the listing says otherwise.
Conditions change, and we will not always know. Every record is a snapshot of what a property had published when we read it, and that date is on the page. Conditions change: a property can refit, change suppliers or replace a system at any time, and nothing requires it to tell us. We re-read records and ask properties directly for updates, but there will always be a gap between what is true today and what was published when we looked. Use this as a frame of reference for what to ask, not as a substitute for asking. Take your own questions to the property before you book, and tell us if you find something we have wrong.
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Questions travelers askwater, air, EMF, and whether it is worth it
Questions travelers ask about Blackberry Farm
Does Blackberry Farm publish water quality testing?
No. Nothing is published, and we looked. That is a statement about the public record, not about safety.
What is the air quality like in the rooms?
We can only report what is published about the rooms themselves. No. Nothing is published, and we looked. That is a statement about the public record, not about safety.
Is Blackberry Farm low-EMF?
No measurement is published. Only 15 of the 85 properties we have researched publish any bedroom EMF information at all, so this is the industry norm, not an outlier.
Is Blackberry Farm worth it?
We score evidence, not experience. On evidence, it ranks 73 of 85 researched records. The strongest documented pathways are Materials and Textiles and Food and Kitchen; nothing is published on Air Quality or Water Integrity.