"This luxury retreat is well worth a detour. Situated in the Smoky Mountains only a 35-40 min drive from Knoxville airport, this resort is absolutely amazing on every level. They were fully booked but you couldn’t really tell. The surrounding area is huge (5200 acres) and thanks to all the different activities they provide, we didn’t see many of the guests until dinner time. They have perfected dinner time and everything ran smoothly and quickly without it feeling rushed. The food was fresh, delicious, innovative and wonderfully presented each time, be it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We enjoyed two dinners at the FireTower and one at Three Sisters in the main lodge. Everything was outstanding: the location, the food, drinks, atmosphere and service. We opted for the wine pairing at Three Sisters and our sommelier did a fantastic job. Our “room” was one of the tree cabins and entering the door created a total wow factor! All we could see was lush, green canopy and we spent a significant time on our deck, just listening to the birds and enjoying the outdoors. There were so many fantastic people working there, but a few stood out to us; Jim Tait who seemed to do everything and being everywhere, always with a helping hand. Our adventure guides Alan and Jimmy who took us for an amazing 6 mile hike in the light drizzle. Our horseback riding guide was fabulous, she paired me with Chill Bill for my first horseback ride ever. An extra thanks to all the servers and cleaners and helpers who made our stay so pleasant, enjoyable and unforgettable. It was great to spend a few days at this resort which takes sustainability and wildlife seriously but also provides a retreat in pure luxury. The nightly price includes food and non-alcoholic beverages and tips (a huge plus not having to deal with this!) I would love to come back here, it’s a true treat for the body, soul and stomach."

"There is absolutely no better resort in the world! Completely worth the cost for the level of service provided. The clean and large rooms, the fantastic food, and the beautiful views are the icing on the cake."

"Price is high for what you get...The room was comfortable enough and the food was good but for that price, the spa should be insane not a small changing room shared by many other guests. The staff had a few hiccups with our orders at the restaurants. So close, but they miss the mark.."

"Excellent stay at BBM.. the food was absolutely incredible. The menu changes daily so we loved that… Be sure not to skip the lemon cookie if it’s available! In terms of activities, everything we did was great, and I definitely recommend the sound bath. Just a note about the Clingman Cottages (or maybe just the one we stayed in) even though it’s a 2BR cottage, there is only one bathroom. It was fine but that was just a bit of a surprise. I’m not sure what the other cottages are like but just something to ask about when you are booking, depending on who you are going with :)"

"Loved Blackberry Mountain!!!! I have traveled all over the world to the finest hotels and BM has wonderful food, accomodations and even better service. Their employees are the kindest and most accomodating of anywhere in the world! The scenery from the resort is absolutely gorgeous! The hiking trails are great.. I cannot wait to go back!"