Discover why Blackberry Farm has become one of the most celebrated epicurean travel destinations in the world. Our expanded Food and Wine series, presented with our culinary program partner, Lexus, showcases the art and craft of some of the most exciting culinary talents from around the globe. We invite you to be part of truly groundbreaking gastronomy in our program's inspirational new home, The Barn, and we look forward to exceeding your expectations with four more seasons of unforgettable food and wine events.

In addition to a roster of notable chefs and vintners, 2008 is the inagural year of Blackberry Farm's new food and wine venue, The Barn. Be among the first to experience an event in the culinary centerpiece of our expanded organic farm.

APRIL 6-8, Tierra

Guest Chef Grant Achatz Alinea, Chicago, IL

Guest Vintner Peter Sisseck Dominio de Pingus, Ribera del Duero, Spain

APRIL 20-22, Essential Guest Chef Ryan Hardy The Little Nell, Aspen, CO Guest Vintner Manfred Krankl Sine Qua Non, Ventura, CA

MAY 19-21, California Classic Guest Chef Bradley Ogden Bradley Ogden, Las Vegas, NV Guest Vintner Doug Schafer Shafer Vineyards, Napa, CA

JUNE 1-3, East Meets West Guest Chef David Chang Momofuku, New York, NY Guest Vintners Ann Favia-Erickson and Andy Erickson Favia Wines, Napa, CA

JUNE 22-24, Going Coastal Guest Chef Mike Lata FIG, Charleston, SC Guest Vintners Heidi and Ted Lemon Littorai Wines, Sebastopol, CA

JUNE 29-JULY 1, Down Under Guest Vintner Richard Mintz Guest Chef Colin Crowley Two Hands Wines, Barossa Valley, Australia

JULY 27-29 Kitchen Full of Kids Helen DeFrance, Author of 'At Home Cafe'

AUGUST 3-5, Local/Global Guest Chef David Myers Sona, Los Angeles, CA Guest Vintner Nicolas Rossignol Domaine Nicolas Rossignol, Volnay, France

AUGUST 10-12, Glorious Cheese Guest Cheesemakers Sue Conley and Peggy Smith Cowgirl Creamery, San Francisco, CA Cheese maker Kristian Holbrook, Blackberry Farm Guest Vintners Adam and Dianna Lee Siduri Wines, Sonoma, CA

AUGUST 17-19, Smoky Mountain Table Master Gardener John Coykendall Flowers Winery, Sonoma, CA

SEPTEMBER 14-16, OR16 Guest Chef Nate Appleman A16, San Francisco, CA Guest Vintner David O'Reilly Owen Roe Winery, Willamette Valley, OR

NOVEMBER 16-18, Paramount Guest Chef Nancy Silverton La Brea Bakery and Mozza, Los Angeles, CA Guest Vintners Maurizia and Luca Di Napoli Rampolla Castello dei Rampolla, Panzano, Italy

DECEMBER 4-6, Wine Geek 101 Sommelier Andy Chabot and his Blackberry Farm Team

DECEMBER 7-9, Grand Grenache Chef Jean-Robert de Cavel Eric Solomon Selections Domaine de la Janasse, Domaine de Marcoux Oenologist Philippe Cambie