A New Chapter at the Table

Looking at Wilder today, you might never guess that cows once wandered up to the doors. It is a detail we love remembering, especially as we share our renewed dining room. This building had a life on the farm long before anyone came here for dinner, and that history is part of our affection for …
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The People Who Make Windy Hill

When we talk about Windy Hill, it is easy to talk about the place itself. 650 acres, two miles of shoreline along the Tennessee River, mornings in the field, dinners at Wilder, and more than a few places around the farm where you want to stop for a minute and take it all in. But …
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Around the Table: Race Family Farmstead

There are a lot of hands behind a meal at Wilder. Some belong to our chefs and gardeners here at Windy Hill. Others belong to the farmers, growers, and makers throughout our region who raise and grow many of the ingredients that find their way into our kitchen. Getting to know those people, and having …
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Appalachian Nature Tasting Experience – The Watershed Menu

Thursday & Friday | 6:00 PM 10 Courses | 12 Guests | $225 per person Reserve Your Seat It Started With a Question The idea for Watershed began on a beach. While sitting in the white sand with his daughter, Chef Ben Warwick found himself wondering where it came from. That simple question led him …
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Room for One More

Written by Marlee Harris, Hospitality Director at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve. Hospitality is one of those things I’m not sure I ever learned. It was simply always around me. This Appalachian hospitality means the world to me. It is more than an idea or philosophy. It is what I am most proud to have …
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Valentine’s Day Weekend Getaway in East Tennessee

Looking for a romantic Valentine’s Day Weekend getaway in East Tennessee? Windy Hill Farm and Preserve offers an elevated experience designed for couples who value privacy, atmosphere, and meaningful connection. Located near Knoxville, this luxury destination pairs all-inclusive hospitality with beautiful surroundings and intentional experiences. Valentine’s Day Weekend at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve is …
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Where Tennessee’s River, Land, and Hospitality Converge

Tucked into a scenic bend of the Tennessee River, Windy Hill Farm and Preserve welcomes travelers to one of East Tennessee’s most evocative landscapes. Rolling pastures, quiet woodlands, and expansive river views come together to create a destination that feels both peaceful and deeply rooted. As a boutique, all-inclusive destination resort and working preserve, Windy …
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Find Your Holiday Tradition at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve

The holiday season has a way of drawing people together. At Windy Hill Farm and Preserve, that feeling comes naturally. Families gather at the Farmhouse. Friends meet for dinner at Wilder. Guests come together around the table, on the trails, and in the quiet winter landscape. Whether you’re planning a weekend retreat, a multigenerational stay, …
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