The Blackberry Podcast shares stories, wisdom and insight from the amazing people we get to meet and collaborate with at Blackberry Farm. We’re thrilled to be back in the world of podcasts in 2026 as we celebrate Blackberry Farm’s 50th anniversary. The show is hosted by Mary Celeste Beall, proprietor of Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, and Sarah Chabot, Blackberry’s vice president of marketing, who are joined by special guest hosts from the Blackberry team throughout the season.
The Blackberry Podcast is a production of TenTen Media and Blackberry Farm.
Producer: Kathryn Sullivan
Video and Audio Recording: Reid Long Productions
Sometimes, the hardest part of getting healthier is getting out of your own way. On this episode of The Blackberry Podcast, professional cyclist and Vision Quest founder Robbie Ventura joins hosts Sarah Chabot and Mary Celeste Beall to share what years of competition and coaching have taught him about building confidence and making lasting changes. From overcoming mental roadblocks to rethinking how we approach fitness as we age, Robbie makes the case for putting your health first — and how it’s never too late to get stronger.
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https://visionquestcoaching.com/ (https://visionquestcoaching.com/)
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theblackberryfarm (https://www.tiktok.com/@theblackberryfarm)
Learn more about Blackberry Farm and make your reservation by visiting www.blackberryfarm.com.
The Blackberry Podcast is a production of TenTen Media and Blackberry Farm.
Producer: Kathryn Sullivan
Video and Audio Recording: Reid Long Productions
21 Oct 2026
John Coykendall
On this episode of The Blackberry Podcast, hosts Sarah Chabot and Mary Celeste Beall sit down with John Coykendall, Blackberry Farm’s master gardener and one of the country’s most respected seed preservationists. Fresh off an award-winning sweep at the Tennessee Valley Fair, John discusses his decades-long mission to rescue nearly extinct heirloom varieties and protect the living history behind our food. He also shares stories from his 70-year history with the Farm, the unexpected internet fame of his perfect tomato sandwich, and why he believes a life in the garden is a life well spent — with another 20 years in mind.
Follow Blackberry Farm on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackberryfarm (https://www.instagram.com/blackberryfarm)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackberryfarm (https://www.facebook.com/blackberryfarm)
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theblackberryfarm (https://www.tiktok.com/@theblackberryfarm)
Learn more about Blackberry Farm and make your reservation by visiting https://www.blackberryfarm.com (https://www.blackberryfarm.com).
The Blackberry Podcast is a production of TenTen Media and Blackberry Farm.
Producer: Kathryn Sullivan
Video and Audio Recording: Reid Long Productions
14 Oct 2026
Brad Ford
For the first time, The Blackberry Podcast hits the road! Hosts Sarah Chabot and Mary Celeste Beall traveled to New York City and sit down with award-winning interior designer Brad Ford. From his New York showroom, FAIR, to Field + Supply, his modern makers market, Brad has built a career around an appreciation for high-quality craftsmanship. In this episode, he discusses expanding his business to the West Coast, scaling a creative brand organically, and why the stories behind handcrafted pieces matter.
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https://www.instagram.com/amakermoment/ (https://www.instagram.com/amakermoment/)
https://www.bradfordid.com/ (https://www.bradfordid.com/)
https://fieldandsupply.com/pages/dogsoffieldandsupply (https://fieldandsupply.com/pages/dogsoffieldandsupply)
Follow Blackberry Farm on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackberryfarm (https://www.instagram.com/blackberryfarm)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackberryfarm (https://www.facebook.com/blackberryfarm)
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theblackberryfarm (https://www.tiktok.com/@theblackberryfarm)
Learn more about Blackberry Farm and make your reservation by visiting www.blackberryfarm.com.
The Blackberry Podcast is a production of TenTen Media and Blackberry Farm.
Producer: Kathryn Sullivan
Video and Audio Recording: Reid Long Productions
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