WORLD OF DIPPING SAUCES & SMALL BITES w/ CHEF EVAN WATERS, NOVEMBER 14TH at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
The ultimate casual get-together, we will create five dipping sauces: Baba Ganoush, Maytag Blue Cheese Dip, Garlic Aioli, Homemade Fig Ketchup, plus a sweet one for dessert, Roasted Banana Caramel Sauce. Several Small Bites will accompany our sauces, including wings, Pita Chips, Oven Fries, fresh fruits and veggies, plus pound cake.

BEGINNER'S SOURDOUGH LOAF CLASS W/ CHEF ANGELA BOWES, NOVEMBER 15TH AT 11AM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Have you ever wanted to bake your homemade sourdough bread? Join me in the comfort of Serenity Knolls’ kitchen, where I’ll teach you the step-by-step process of making this nutrient-dense, gut-friendly bread from scratch. Thanks to its natural fermentation, sourdough is not only delicious but also helps reduce inflammation and support digestion, making it a wholesome addition to your daily diet! This hands-on class is designed for beginners, and you’ll leave feeling confident in your ability to bake fresh sourdough for your family and friends. I can’t wait to share everything I know to help you on your sourdough journey!
What You’ll Get:
✔️ 2 hours of in-person, hands-on instruction
✔️ A mature sourdough starter ready to use
✔️ My full sourdough bread recipe
✔️ Bonus recipes we will also make in class!
What to bring from home: Medium mixing bowl.

PERSIAN CUISINE w/ HERMAN GARCIA, NOVEMBER 20TH at 6PM, $70 PER PERSON
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Join Herman for this Persian class, bursting with flavor! This cooking class is centered around Chulo (saffron rice), Kabul Pulao (Afghan lamb pilaf), and Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian herb stew), creating a rich, cross-cultural culinary experience that focuses on iconic dishes from South and Central Asia. Each dish offers unique techniques with rice, spice, and herbs, perfect for both novice and seasoned cooks alike.

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA w/ PRISCILLE HUTTO, NOVEMBER 22ND at 6PM, $70 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
In this class, students will learn how to prepare one of the most iconic dishes of Italian culinary tradition: eggplant parmesan.
Fresh salmon meatballs, a salad, and sourdough bread will accompany the parmigiana. To end on a sweet note, we will have a typical Italian dessert.

HOLIDAY COOKIE WORKSHOP w/ DAVID WILEY, NOVEMBER 26TH at 4:30PM, $35 PER CHILD, 6 - 12 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
2025-11-26 16:30 - 18:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Holiday Cookie Kickoff! Creative baking right after Thanksgiving weekend to start the holiday spirit. Sugar cookie cutouts to decorate. Hot cocoa mug cookies (mini chocolate chip cookies designed to perch on cocoa mugs), Shortbread or thumbprint cookies with jam. We’ll focus on Mixing dough, rolling, using cookie cutters, decorating with icing and sprinkles. Each child decorates a few cookies to take home in a gift box or bag.

APULIAN PANZEROTTI w/ PRISCILLA HUTTO, NOVEMBER 29TH at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Discover the secrets of one of Southern Italy’s most beloved street foods: Apulian panzerotti! In this hands-on and engaging class, you’ll learn how to make these delicious fried half-moons from scratch, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, following the traditional Apulian recipe.
At the end of the course, you’ll enjoy the hot, freshly made panzerotti and receive the complete recipe to take home, allowing you to recreate them and impress your friends and family because it’s not just about cooking, but about living an authentic Apulian experience, where food is about sharing, history, and passion.

HOLIDAY FOOD & HOSTESS GIFTS w/ CHEF SHERIDAN, NOVEMBER 30TH at 3PM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-11-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Make thoughtful gifts for your loved ones, co-workers, teachers, and hosts this holiday season. We’ll prepare THREE varieties of Dried Soups in Jars, and M&M’s Cookie Mix in a Jar, and Homemade Vanilla extract. Jars and bottles will be provided, and you will take your creations home! After the class, we will sit down with a warming bowl of soup and a salad.

COOKIE DECORATING CLASS w/ CHEF ANGELA BOWES, DECEMBER 4TH at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Get into the holiday spirit with a sweet and festive hands-on class! You’ll decorate six Christmas-themed sugar cookies using three fun techniques:
Royal Icing – Perfect for smooth snowflakes and ornaments.
Buttercream – Great for piping Christmas florals.
Fondant – Ideal for creating textured mittens.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, this class is open to all ages and skill levels! Join Angela from Cakes By Angela at Serenity Knoll Cooking School and create edible works of art that are sure to impress your family and friends this holiday season. What’s Included:
✔️ Step-by-step holiday-themed instruction in a fun, relaxed setting
✔️ All decorating tools and materials provided
✔️ Take-home recipes to keep the cookie magic going
✔️ Your own set of six beautifully decorated Christmas cookies
Spots are limited—we will provide the aprons and join the festive fun!

GLOBAL FONDUE ADVENTURE: A CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE JOURNEY w/ ASHLEY & JOHN KOSKO, DECEMBER 5TH at 6PM, $75 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Discover the world of fondue as our husband-and-wife chefs, John and Ashley Kosko, lead you through a delicious, hands-on global fondue class featuring artisan cheeses and chocolates from around the world. This class will be perfect for anyone who loves great food and international flavors. Whether you are a first-time fondue lover or a seasoned gourmet, this class blends comfort, culture, and creativity into a night of delicious learning.

ITALIAN DESSERT TRIO w/ PRISCILLA HUTTO, DECEMBER 6TH at 11AM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-12-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
In this class, you will learn how to make three Italian desserts: Tiramisu, Panna Cotta, and Horse-Shoe Cookies from scratch, step by step, hands-on. These three delicious Italian desserts are also typical of the holiday season.

BEGINNER’S SOURDOUGH LOAF CLASS W/ CHEF ANGELA BOWES, DECEMBER 11TH at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States

ELEGANT CHARCUTERIE w/ BIRD HONEYCUTT, DECEMBER 13TH at 11AM, $70 PER PERSON, BYOB!
2025-12-13 11:00 - 13:00 | TN
Join us to learn the techniques for producing beautiful, high-end charcuterie boards for the upcoming holiday season! You’ll prepare a board to take home with you! A lifelong devotee of the culinary arts, Bird Honeycutt has been preparing food for the masses since childhood. With a background that ranges from high-end Deli management in Midcoast, ME, to training under Chef Sarah Schafer in Portland, OR, to professional event planning and catering here in the Tri-Cities region (and many experiences in between!). Bird always craves a new culinary challenge and believes that the marriage of technique and creativity is vital to anyone’s success in the kitchen.

MEDITERRANEAN HOLIDAY APPETIZERS w/ CHEF JOSH PLESH, DECEMBER 13TH at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Join Chef Josh Plesh, from Timber Restaurant for this Christmas cooking class. A warm, hands-on Mediterranean-inspired experience built around lamb dolmas (stuffed grape leaves with lamb), classic hummus, and refreshing tzatziki, with creative variations and a full vegetarian pathway for non-meat eaters. The menu and flow are designed so everyone cooks together, then sits down to a festive mezze-style meal.

CHRISTMAS FRENCH MACARON WORKSHOP w/ CHEF ANGELA BOWES, DECEMBER 14TH at 3PM, $75 PER PERSON
2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:30 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Have you ever wanted to make beautiful, delicious French macarons? Now’s your chance—with a festive twist! Join Chef Angela from Cakes By Angela in this hands-on holiday workshop at Serenity Knoll Cooking School, you’ll learn every step of the macaron-making process—from mixing and piping to filling and assembling. No experience needed! This class is open to all ages and perfect for beginners and baking enthusiasts alike. We’ll be celebrating the season with irresistible Christmas-inspired flavors like:
✨ Gingerbread
✨ Egg Nog
✨ Peppermint Bark
✨ Hot Chocolate
✨ Pecan Turtle
All recipes are included, and you’ll leave with a box of stunning macarons and the confidence to recreate them at home. Join us for a sweet, joyful, and unforgettable macaron experience—just in time for the holidays!

BREAKFAST FOR DINNER KID'S CLASS w/ DAVID WILEY, DECEMBER 17TH, 4:30 - 6PM, $35 PER PERSON, AGES 6 - 12, MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
2025-12-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Join us for a fun hands-on cooking adventure where kids will make and flip mini pancakes, make cheesy breakfast quesadillas, and build their own colorful yogurt parfaits! Perfect for kids who love to cook—or love to eat. It’s messy, delicious, creative, and 100% kid-approved.

COOKIE DECORATING CLASS w/ CHEF ANGELA BOWES, DECEMBER 18TH at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States

LOADED NACHO MADNESS & MOCKTAIL BAR w/ CHEF EVAN WATERS, DECEMBER 19TH at 6PM, $50 PER PERSON
2025-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Join us for a Holiday Break Kickoff Class for College Students. A hands-on cooking party where students will build outrageous, Instagram-worthy nacho trays and master a set of fresh mocktails. Also, we’ll have nacho trivia, a group photo as “Loaded Madness Champions,” and door prizes for the “Most Creative Nacho Build.” Students will enjoy mini queso cups, street corn dip shooters, and guacamole as they settle in for the class. Students will take home printed recipe cards for nachos and mocktails. Help start your holiday break deliciously!!

HOLIDAY BAKLAVA w/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, DECEMBER 20TH AT 11AM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-12-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Join our resident Greek expert, Chef Karla, for this delicious dessert class. Greek holiday baklava is a traditional dessert featuring layers of phyllo dough, a spiced nut filling (usually walnuts, but sometimes a mix with almonds and pistachios), and a rich syrup made from honey, sugar, and spices.

SOUTHERN ITALIAN DINNER w/ PRISCILLA HUTTO, DECEMBER 20TH at 6PM, $75 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-12-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Have you ever been to a Southern Italian dinner? Well, this is your chance. During this class, we will be serving four different courses. As you arrive, we will serve different antipasti like Caprese salad, bread with olive oil, mozzarella, Prosciutto, olives, and grilled zucchini with goat cheese. Then the class will begin, and we will do our first course together. We will make fresh pasta together; you will learn how to make pasta from scratch. The second course we will make will be Fresh Salmon Meatballs served with Italian Rosemary-Baked Potatoes. For dessert, we will have an amazing Tiramisu. Don’t miss this unique culinary experience. Whether you’re a food lover or an aspiring chef, this night promises to be delicious, fun, and unforgettable!

MAKE & TAKE PIES w/ CHEF EVAN WATERS, DECEMBER 21ST at 3PM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-12-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
In this class, Chef Evan will guide you through making Bourbon pecan pie with traditional pie dough rolled out and formed and blind baked. Dark chocolate mousse pie with chocolate cookie butter pressed in crust and candy cane sprinkles. Fruits of the Forest Berry Galette. A free-formed crust that’s elegantly rustic.

BEST BISCUITS EVER w/ DEIDRA HARRUFF, DECEMBER 28TH, at 3PM, $65.00 PER PERSON
2025-12-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
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!

SUSHI ROLL 101 w/ SARI ESTHER, DECEMBER 30TH at 6PM, $70 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-12-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Join us to welcome Sari Ester to the Serenity Knoll team! This is a hands-on sushi-making class perfect for beginners! In this interactive session, you’ll learn the basics of crafting beautiful and delicious sushi rolls from scratch—no prior experience required. Sari will guide you through each step, from preparing perfectly seasoned sushi rice to selecting fresh ingredients and mastering the art of rolling with a bamboo mat. All tools and ingredients are provided, and you’ll leave with the skills (and confidence!) to recreate sushi night at home.

NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION w/ CHEF NATHAN BRAND, DECEMBER 31ST at 6PM, $100 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-12-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Join Chef Nathan Brand for a special New Years Eve Class! We’ll be starting off with a simple Caviar snack, then move on to the perfect NYE appetizer–Clams Casino. We will cook 2 different cuts of steak and learn how to baste meat in pans, as well as discuss how to hit the perfect temperature. Paired with the steak will be a lovely Bearnaise sauce, a great one to add to your cooking repertoire! Finally, we will finish with Bourbon balls, a lovely dessert to wrap up a great New Years Eve menu! BYOB

NEW YEAR'S DAY YOGA BRUNCH w/ SHERRY MARION, JANUARY 1ST at 11AM, $30 PER PERSON, LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS
2026-01-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Join us on January 1, 2026, for community, yoga, and brunch led by Sherry Marion. During our gentle yoga flow, we will find time to settle into stillness, creating space for deeper reflection. Reflect and release the old, open to new beginnings, and set intentions with gratitude for the New Year! Space is limited to 12 yogis on our heated side porch, so please sign up early.

PIZZA FROM SCRATCH W/ DAVID WILEY, JANUARY 8TH, at 6PM, $65.00 PER PERSON, BYOB
2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 | TN
This class will inspire you with simple yet effective cooking techniques, allow you to experience fresh, local ingredients, and give you the satisfaction of serving great food to others. Bring the whole family! We’ll make the pizza in the wood oven, but you can easily do this at home or on your backyard grill.

SALSA VERDE CHICKEN TAMALES w/ GUACAMOLE & SALSA w/ HERMAN GARCIA, JANUARY 9TH at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2026-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Learn to make authentic tamales with the Tennessee Tamale Guy, Herman Garcia. His salsa is the best around here; learn to make it yourself! You’ll also be making a perfect guacamole. Time permitting, we may make tacos or tostadas.

PROBIOTIC HERBAL SODAS w/ KATITA WILLIAMSON, JANUARY 10TH at 11AM, $65 PER PERSON
2026-01-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Learn to ferment your own gut-friendly fizzy drinks using your favorite fruit and herbs. In this class, we will cover the following topics:
—water herbal medicine: what are teas, infusions, and decoctions? And how can we use them in fermentation
—the ONE formula you need to know to ferment ANY beverage
—different types of cultures you can use to activate the healthy microbes in your drink and create the fizz you crave
—the health benefits of common herbs that are great in probiotic sodas; when and why we should drink them
—and so much more!! Fermentation and herbalism have long been intertwined. You will leave this class with the confidence to make your own probiotic herbal sodas at home. You can do it! Herbal medicine is people’s medicine!

SAUSAGE MAKING 101 w/ BUTCHER / CHEF THOMAS FRITZINGER, JANUARY 17TH at NOON, $75 PER PERSON
2026-01-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Learn the timeless craft of sausage making in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. We’ll cover everything from selecting meats and seasonings to grinding, mixing, stuffing, and cooking techniques. Whether you’re looking to make fresh breakfast links or smoky bratwursts, this class gives you the foundation to start crafting sausages safely and confidently at home. Please bring paper; note-taking is encouraged!
By the end of the session, you’ll go home with a deeper understanding of the science and art behind sausage making — and a few sausages of your own!
Class Length and Format:
3 Hour Class
Lecture & Demo (1 hour)
Hands-On Workshop (1.5 hours)
Q&A + Tasting / Wrap-Up (30 mins)
Course Will Cover:
Food Safety & Cleanliness
The Importance of Fat
Best Cuts to Use for Sausage
Grind Basics
Seasoning & Mixing
Basic Spice Formulations
Casings & Stuffing
Different Flavor Profiles

HOMEMADE RICOTTA CHEESE w/ CHEF JOSH PLESH, JANUARY 17TH at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2026-01-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
In this hands-on class, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of making homemade ricotta cheese from scratch. Chef Josh Plesh of Timber, a seasoned professional with a passion for fresh, simple ingredients, will start by giving a quick overview of the history and origins of ricotta before diving into the cooking. Once the ricotta is made, it’s time to elevate the flavor! We will use an array of accouterments to enhance your ricotta, such as fresh herbs (basil, thyme, and rosemary), a drizzle of honey, and perhaps a touch of sea salt. You can add lemon zest, garlic, or even crushed red pepper for savory variations for a kick. You’ll experiment with combinations to see how the ricotta can transform into a sweet or savory treat.

BEST BISCUITS EVER w/ DEIDRA HARRUFF, JANUARY 18TH, at 3PM, $65.00 PER PERSON
2026-01-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
