The Blackberry Podcast
Hosted by Mary Celeste Beall and Sarah Elder Chabot
Real conversations with the extraordinary people we meet — sharing their stories, perspective and the craft behind how they live and create.
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At Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, something remarkable happens every day—extraordinary people gather.
Chefs, artists, designers, entrepreneurs, athletes, and cultural voices from around the world come to visit, but what happens here goes beyond that. They connect. And often, the most meaningful moments happen in the in-between—over dinner, on a morning walk, or in a quiet conversation that wasn’t planned. The Blackberry Podcast was born from those moments.
It’s a way of sharing the inside stories, wisdom, and insight from some of the most interesting people we meet along the way. These are the conversations we’ve been lucky to have—and now, we’re opening them up.
This podcast is an invitation to come along with us. To hear how people think, what shapes them, and how they go about living and creating at the highest level.
Each conversation offers an honest perspective on creativity, business, and life—revealing how these individuals approach their craft, navigate challenges, and define success on their own terms.
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Begin with a collection of conversations that reflect the range and depth of voices we’re fortunate to spend time with—from Meredith Melling on taste and creative clarity to Lily Aldridge on evolution and identity, John Alban on instinct and building something lasting, and Nathan Turner and Eric Hughes on creating with purpose and passion. Each episode offers a distinct lens, shaped by experience but connected through a shared willingness to engage in something real.
Launching as part of the 50th anniversary of Blackberry Farm, the podcast reflects something that has always been true here—That the most meaningful part of this place isn’t just where you are, but who you’re with, and what you take away from the conversation.
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Host
Mary Celeste Beall
Mary Celeste Beall is the proprietor of Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. For more than a decade, she has lived and worked on the family-owned properties, first alongside her late husband Sam as he led the transformation of Blackberry Farm into a celebrated destination for food, wine, and wellness. Today, Mary Celeste guides the vision of the Blackberry brand alongside her father-in-law, Sandy, and a deeply committed team. She helped lead the creation of Blackberry Mountain, shaping it into a place grounded in preservation, personal exploration, and adventure. She also drives the brand’s focus on retail, design, and creative projects—bringing a thoughtful, elevated point of view to how the Blackberry experience is expressed beyond the stay. Through it all, she remains committed to sharing the spirit of the people and the place, continuing a legacy of hospitality that is both deeply personal and widely recognized.
Host
Sarah Elder Chabot
Sarah Chabot was born and raised in East Tennessee, just down the road from Blackberry Farm—a place that would quietly shape the course of her career. After graduating from college, she joined the team at Blackberry as her first job and, in many ways, never left. What began as an entry point has grown into a deep, enduring connection to the people and the place. Today, Sarah leads the marketing team for Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain and is deeply passionate about sharing the stories of the people and the place that make it so special. As a host of the Blackberry Podcast, she brings a natural curiosity and insider perspective, guiding conversations with the extraordinary individuals who pass through—and help define—the Blackberry experience.