Christmas in Serenbe

"The holidays are a magical place in Serenbe. My friend Smith Hanes helped me decorate the Inn the other day and we had great fun riding through the woods finding things to use. From magnolia leaves to pine and other wonderful foliage, it made for the perfect look we wanted in the inn."

My dog Pudge hanging out near Guest Services. Since this is his former home he comes with me while I am in the kitchen and spends time on the property. He absolutely loves it! 

The Christmas tree is a collection of old and new family ornaments that have been with us for years.

Serenbe Front Porch/Balcony Decorating Contest!

We are excited to announce Serenbe's first annual Christmas decorating contest.

Here are the details:

To enter, simply decorate your front porch or balcony by December 20. Serenbe friends (non-residents) will serve as judges, and the winner and runner-up will be announced on the Serenbe Style & Soul blog on December 23rd.

The winner will also receive New Year's Sweets from The Farmhouse!

Happy Holidays, and happy decorating!

Southern Chef Series

I am very excited about our second event in our Southern Chef Series.

Our first of the series with Nathalie Dupree was such a great experience and I am so looking forward to having Chef Linton Hopkins here in my kitchen and sharing that time with an intimate group of guests.

We are welcoming Chef Linton Hopkins on January 24 & 25 to our community of Serenbe.

Spend time in the kitchen and at the dining table with Chef Linton Hopkins, learning to create some of his favorite dishes and hearing stories of his culinary history and passion for good, local food.  This small group experience takes place in my home and at the Inn at Serenbe. 

Linton Hopkins is the chef/owner of Restaurant Eugene in Atlanta, has competed on The Food Network's "Iron Chef," is a two-time James Beard Award Nominee, and was crowned on of Food and Wine magazine's Best New Chefs in 2009. He is also proprietor of Holeman & Finch and H&F Bread Co in Atlanta.

For details and reservations, call 770.463.2610. I look forward to you joining us.