Hotel Spotlight: Blackberry Farm
A NOTE ON COVID-19: Before I wrap up I quickly want to touch on the safety measures Blackberry Farm is taking in regards to COVID-19, as I know many people are uncomfortable traveling at this time. This was my first time staying at a hotel since the pandemic hit, and in my opinion, Blackberry couldn't have handled it any better! Between multiple sanitation cleanings daily, spaced out arrivals to allow for individualized guest check-in, limited size of guests per activity, and housekeeping modified to your personal preference, we felt completely safe during our stay. Staff is required to wear masks at all times, but guests are not. They are taking their wellbeing efforts seriously but doing it in a subtle way that I hardly noticed, allowing for a true escape. I believe the key is that Blackberry is meant to be experienced outdoors. Aside from a morning at the spa and one dinner, our entire 3-day stay was spent outside. This wasn’t a conscious choice we made as it simply was what we were drawn to. It felt like the perfect introduction to hotel travel in 2020 as I did not feel like we were sacrificing any of the typical Blackberry experience. If you're looking for a safe trip (especially for Southern/Eastern states who can drive), Blackberry Farm is a terrific option! But the secret is out! Most dates (if not all) this year are booked, but worth thinking ahead or putting your name on the waitlist.
For more information regarding a stay with Blackberry Farm, as well as a room tour of our cottage and video footage, be sure to head to my Instagram @bycourtneybrown