FRENCH MACARONS w/ ANGELA BOWES, JULY 27TH at 2 PM, $75 PER PERSON
2024-07-27 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Have you always wanted to make beautiful and delicious French macarons? In this class, everyone will learn each step of the process hands-on! No experience is necessary, and it is open to all age groups. Come and learn how much fun it is to make delicious macarons that will be sure to impress your friends and family with us here at Serenity Knoll. All recipes are included in the class! Oreo, Lemon Poppy, Maple Bacon, Strawberry Passion Fruit, and Snickers

ASIAN SUMMER, FEATURING GLASS NOODLE SALAD & SEA SCALLOPS and THAI SHRIMP COCKTAIL LETTUCE WRAPS w/ SHERIDAN NICE, JULY 28TH at 3 PM, $75 PER PERSON
2024-07-28 15:00 - 17:00
Join us to make a delicious, refreshing meal bursting with flavor for warm weather, entertaining, and dining al fresco!

PIZZA FROM SCRATCH W/ DAVID WILEY, AUGUST 1ST, at 6 PM, $65.00 PER PERSON
2024-08-01 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for this fun class to make authentic Italian pizza. We’ll use the wood-fired pizza oven, but you’ll leave with the knowledge and skills to easily replicate everyone’s favorite food at home, in the oven, or on the backyard grill!

DECORATED SUGAR COOKIE CLASS w/ ANGELA BOWES, AUGUST 2ND, at 6 PM $65 PER PERSON
2024-08-02 18:00 - 20:00
Have you always wanted to make beautiful sugar cookies? In this class, everyone will decorate six sugar cookies using three different techniques. We will use royal icing, buttercream, and fondant! No experience is necessary, and open to all age groups. Learn how fun it is to make lovely cookies that will impress your friends and family with us here at Serenity Knoll Cooking School! No decorating experience is necessary, and all class materials will be provided. Sign up to reserve your spot! Recipes and materials are provided.

MOCKTAILS & ITALIAN LUNCHEON w/ SHERIDAN NICE, AUGUST 3RD at 10 AM, $70 PER PERSON
2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00
Venture beyond the primarily too-sweet, uninteresting Mocktails found in most restaurants! Enjoy a lovely Italian luncheon and sip your creations after we explore the ever-expanding world of non-alcoholic drinks. Mocktails have evolved beyond simple fruit juice combinations, incorporating various unique ingredients to create complex, sophisticated, non-alcoholic beverages. We’ll also employ techniques that enhance their visual presentation. Bring a glass quart jar with you.

MEDITERRANEAN JOURNEY w/ SHERIDAN NICE, AUGUST 11TH at 4PM, $70 PER PERSON
2024-08-11 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for a delicious Mediterranean meal featuring the best, freshest local ingredients! Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad, using Homemade Sourdough Bread, Slap Farms Caprese Chicken, Lemon Pasta with Tuna, and Chocolate Ricotta Mousse with Fresh Berries.

PIZZA FROM SCRATCH W/ DAVID WILEY, AUGUST 15TH, at 6 PM, $65.00 PER PERSON
2024-08-15 18:00 - 20:00

CATALAN FIDEUA DATE NIGHT w/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, AUGUST 17th at 6 PM, $75 PER PERSON, BYOB
2024-08-17 18:00 - 20:00
Learn to make Fideuà, a seafood pasta with delicate thin noodles, saffron, and lots of fresh shellfish like squid, mussels, and shrimp or prawns. Loaded with incredibly vibrant flavor and texture, it’s a regular choice on restaurant terraces overlooking the beach in Barcelona! A farm fresh Salad, homemade Aioli, and Crusty Bread will round out the meal.

APPLE SAUCE & APPLE BUTTER w/ ELLEN HARBIN-DABBS, AUGUST 24TH, 10:00 AM, $25.00 PER PERSON
2024-08-24 10:00 - 12:00
Bring your crockpots! It’s Apple Butter Time in Tennessee. We are going to go over how to start with just an apple and how to make it into many different items. We don’t want to waste any of those delicious apples.
You will need a crockpot of your own (you will finish your apple butter at home), and a pint jar and a quart jar.
Ellen Harbin-Dabbs is a Tennessee native. Growing up in the Tennessee State Park system, she learned many traditional skills that have been forgotten over time. She was taught ways of the hearth by her mother and grandmother, and the ways of the wild by her father who was an outdoor instructor and park ranger. Her stories and insights will keep your entertained as she passes along the knowledge of the “old ways”.
This class is part of our new Home Spun series, designed to get us back in touch with our hand-made heritage.

MEXICAN FIESTA w/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, AUGUST 24TH at 6 PM, $75 PER PERSON - BYOB
2024-08-24 18:00 - 20:00
Join Chef Karla and learn to make Tacos Al Pastor, Salsa Verde, Baja Shrimp Tacos, Pineapple Slaw w/ Chipotle Mayo, homemade Tortillas, Mexican Green Rice, and Orange Flan!

PIZZA FROM SCRATCH W/ DAVID WILEY, AUGUST 29TH, at 6 PM, $65.00 PER PERSON
2024-08-29 18:00 - 20:00

MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER, w/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, AUGUST 31ST at 6PM, $75 PER PERSON, BYOB
2024-08-31 18:00 - 20:00
Join Chef Karla to learn how to prepare Fish en Papillote, Chateau Potatoes, Farm Salad with Pickled Red Onions, and Fruit Clafoutis. Perfect for a warm summer evening. BYOB

BEST BISCUITS EVER w/ DEIDRA HARRUFF, SEPTEMBER 1ST, at 3PM, $65.00 PER PERSON
2024-09-01 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for one of our favorite offerings: biscuit bonanza! This class, taught by Chef Deidra Harruff, will give you the confidence and knowledge to make the most perfect biscuit. If you love those flaky, buttery layers but have yet to perfect the recipe, this IS the class for you. In this class, you’ll not only learn about plain biscuits, but we will also make cinnamon rolls, scones, chive and cheddar biscuits. What else makes the perfect biscuit meal? Gravy, of course! Deidra will also show you how to make the most flavorful sausage gravy to accompany the many biscuits you’ll make in this class. Everyone will make some, and everyone will take some home!

A TASTE AROUND THE WORLD FOR KIDS! w/ MEGAN BOEHM, SEPTEMBER 7TH, AGES 8 & UP! $50 PER CHILD
2024-09-07 11:00 - 13:00
We’re so excited to offer the first of our new kid’s cooking series, which will pique your child’s interest in food and its history in other parts of the world!
(ITALY) – Cacio e Pepe: Travel back in time with us to central Italy, Rome, to be exact, with just four ingredients. Translated to “cheese and pepper,” this dish is as Roman as the ancient Colosseum but far more enjoyable. Together, we will look into the history of this dish, from the spices and quality ingredients to its modern alternatives—oh, and, of course, we will be tasting our hands-on creation!

PIZZA FROM SCRATCH W/ DAVID WILEY, SEPTEMBER 12th, at 6 pm, $65.00
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00
This class will inspire you with simple but effective cooking techniques, allow you to experience fresh, local ingredients, and give you the satisfaction of feeding people great food. Bring the whole family! We’ll make the pizza in the wood oven, but you can easily do this in your home or backyard grill! This fun class will expand your culinary knowledge.

DATE NIGHT w/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, SEPTEMBER 13TH at 6PM, $75 PER PERSON BYOB
2024-09-13 18:00 - 20:00
Argentinian date night! Karla is switching it up with this delicious new menu! You’ll learn to prepare Skirt Steak with Chimichurri and salsa criolla ( Creole Sauce), a vibrant and tangy salsa made from tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and vinegar. The meal will be rounded out with Smashed Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables. BYOB!

PIEROGI CLASS w/ NANCY KING, SEPTEMBER 14TH at 6 PM, $65 PER PERSON
2024-09-14 18:00 - 20:30
A Pierogi is a Polish Dumpling with Potato and Cheese filling, sauteed until golden brown with butter and sliced onion. They are served with sour cream on the side. Nancy’s family had a Polish Tavern in Pittsburgh, PA, for 33 years, so authenticity is guaranteed! You need this skill in your repertoire!

SMALL PLATES w/ BRAD WIGLE, SEPTEMBER 20TH, at 6 PM, $75 PER PERSON
2024-09-20 18:00 - 20:00
Need help with new ideas for dinner or appetizers for guests? Join Chef Brad Wigle and Learn to create four delicious dishes that will impress any crowd: Sundried Tomato, Spinach & Feta cheese Pinwheels, Roasted Beef Bone Marrow with Parsley Caper Salad, Cheesy Crab Dip, and Blackberry & Balsamic Reduction in Puff Pastry Bites. Take advantage of this opportunity to expand your culinary skills and wow your guests. Sign up today!

GENTLE YOGA & BRUNCH w/ ALLYSON NEILSON, at 11 AM, SEPTEMBER 22ND, $25 PER PERSON
2024-09-22 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for an hour of gentle yoga sessions open to beginners and experienced yogis. The yoga session will be held in the pavilion, followed by a healthy brunch. No experience is necessary. Equipment such as mats, blocks, bolsters, straps, and blankets are available for our guests to use.

BASIC BREADS w/ ELLEN HARBIN-DABBS, SEPTEMBER 22ND at 3PM, $30 PER PERSON
2024-09-22 15:00 - 17:00
Learn the art of simple bread making. Homemade breads have the added benefit of not having the preservatives in store-bought breads. Don’t worry; your loaves will disappear before they have time to go wrong. This workshop teaches you how to make simple yeast breads and rolls. As a bonus, you also will learn how to turn basic bread into dessert bread. Ellen Harbin-Dabbs is a Tennessee native. Growing up in the Tennessee State Park system, she learned many traditional skills that still need to be remembered. Her mother and grandmother taught her the ways of the hearth, and her father, an outdoor instructor and park ranger, taught her the ways of the wild. Her stories and insights will keep you entertained as she teaches us the “old ways.”

ITALIAN STREET FOOD w/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, OCTOBER 11TH AT 6 PM, $75 PER PERSON, BYOB
2024-10-11 18:00 - 20:00
Join Chef Karla to make delicious Italian street food. You’ll make Arancini, Polpette in Bianco, and Polenta Crostini. For dessert, we’ll finish with filling cannolis!

DECORATED HALLOWEEN SUGAR COOKIES w/ ANGELA BOWES, OCTOBER 13TH at 4 PM, $65 PER PERSON
2024-10-13 16:00 - 18:00
Have you always wanted to make beautiful Halloween sugar cookies? In this class, everyone will decorate a half dozen sugar cookies using three different techniques. We will use royal icing, buttercream, and fondant! No experience necessary and open to all age groups. Come and learn how fun it is to make lovely cookies that will be sure to impress your friends and family with us here at Serenity Knoll Cooking School! All class materials will be provided.

PIZZA FROM SCRATCH W/ DAVID WILEY, OCTOBER 17TH, at 6 pm, $65.00
2024-10-17 08:00 - 17:00

CAKE DECORATING w/ ANGELA BOWES, OCTOBER 19TH at 4PM, $75 PER PERSON
2024-10-19 16:00 - 18:00
In this class, everyone will learn the tricks of prepping the cake pans, stacking, and decorating their two-layered chocolate cake with buttercream, chocolate ganache, and sprinkles!
No experience is necessary, and the class is open to all age groups. Join us at Serenity Knoll Cooking School! All class materials will be provided.

PIZZA FROM SCRATCH W/ DAVID WILEY, OCTOBER 24TH, at 6 pm, $65.00
2024-10-24 18:00 - 20:00

OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION w/ CHEF BRAD WIGLE, OCTOBER 25TH, at 6PM, $70 PER PERSON, BYOB
2024-10-25 18:00 - 20:00
Prost to Oktoberfest! Join Chef Brad Wigle for a hands-on cooking class celebrating German flavors! We’ll whip up crispy Pork Schnitzel, tangy, savory Braised Red Cabbage, and authentic Warm German Potato Salad. Perfect for anyone looking to master traditional dishes and enjoy a festive meal! Finally, a surprise traditional dessert to complete our feast.

HUMANS VS. MONSTERS STORYTELLING EVENT w/ CORY HOWARD, OCTOBER 26TH at 6PM, FREE EVENT!!!
2024-10-26 18:00 - 21:00
Join us at the Serenity Knoll Farm pavilion for The Campfireball: Humans vs Monsters, a special ’spooky-season’ edition of the part storytelling, part game show live experience. In this one-night-only event, the worst has finally happened: monsters have attacked Serenity Knoll Farm! Can humans work together through games, challenges, and storytelling experiences to defeat the monsters and save mankind? There’s only one way to find out: show up at Serenity Knoll Farm on October 26th at 6:00p. The event is free, and donations are encouraged.

DATE NIGHT STEAK DINNER, W/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, NOVEMBER 1ST, AT 6 PM, $75.00 PER PERSON, BYOB
2024-11-01 18:00 - 20:00
Join Chef Karla for a splendid date night meal! Learn how to make a perfect Pan-Seared Rib-Eye with Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes, Creamy Spinach, and Chocolate Mousse.

CHRISTMAS DRINK MIXES w/ ELLEN HARBIN-DABBS, NOVEMBER 9TH, 10:00 AM, $30 PER PERSON
2024-11-09 10:00 - 12:00
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we’ve no place to go
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
Have you heard of “Hot Buttered Rum” (non-alcoholic version, of course)? Ouch, my joints are hurting!!! Try some Golden Milk. Give a gift of Chai Mix or Hot Cocoa and even Vegan Egg Nog.
Let’s make beverage mixes to put in our pantry for those cold nights. We will look at some of our comfort foods and beverages for those cold nights and why they resonate with the holiday and winter season. All supplies will be provided in class. Bring a journal & pen for taking notes.
Ellen Harbin-Dabbs is a Tennessee native. Growing up in the Tennessee State Park system, she learned many traditional skills that have been forgotten over time. She was taught ways of the hearth by her mother and grandmother, and the ways of the wild by her father who was an outdoor instructor and park ranger. Her stories and insights will keep your entertained as she passes along the knowledge of the “old ways”.
This class is part of our new Home Spun series, designed to get us back in touch with our hand-made heritage.

HOLIDAY BEEF WELLINGTON DINNER w/CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, NOVEMBER 9TH at 6 PM, $75 PER PERSON, BYOB
2024-11-09 18:00 - 20:00
Join us to learn how to prepare one of the ultimate holiday dinners. Beef Wellington, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Fresh Asparagus!
