SOURDOUGH DISCARD MASTERY w/ ANGELA BOWES, JANUARY 31ST at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
Ready to transform your sourdough discard into something spectacular? Join us for an exciting, hands-on class that celebrates the art of using your sourdough discard in creative and delicious ways. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned sourdough enthusiast, this class is for you! We’ll explore the magic of discard by whipping up:
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies – soft, chewy, and irresistible.
Sourdough Blueberry Muffins – bursting with flavor and
perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Sourdough Waffles – crispy, fluffy, and a new breakfast favorite. Not only will you leave with mouthwatering treats and newfound skills, but you will also take home your sourdough starter to continue the adventure. Say goodbye to discard guilt and hello to endless possibilities! Let’s turn your leftovers into showstoppers!

VALENTINE'S DAY COOKIE DECORATING CLASS w/ ANGELA BOWES, FEBRUARY 1ST at 11AM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-02-01 11:00 - 13:00
Fall in love with cookie decorating this Valentine’s season! In this fun and creative class, you’ll decorate a half-dozen sugar cookies using three distinct techniques:
Royal Icing for elegant designs and smooth finishes.
Buttercream for luscious, textured creations.
Fondant for polished, professional looks.
No experience? No problem! This class is beginner-friendly and open to all ages, making it the perfect activity for families, friends, or solo decorators looking to learn something new. All materials are provided, so just bring your creativity and a love for sweet treats. By the end, you’ll have a gorgeous set of cookies ready to impress your loved ones—or keep them all for yourself! Join us at Serenity Knoll Cooking School and make this Valentine’s season extra sweet!

SOFRITO & POLLO GUISADO w/ BIRD HONEYCUTT, FEBRUARY 1ST at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-02-01 18:00 - 20:00
A lifelong devotee of the culinary arts, Bird Honeycutt has been preparing food for the masses since childhood. With a cultural influence of Moravian and southern recipes on their mother’s side and Puerto Rican cuisine on their father’s, Bird always craves a new culinary challenge. They believe that culturally infused cuisine is the ultimate oral history and can carry the story of who we are, where we’ve come from, and the love and trials of our family. As always, Bird believes that the marriage of technique and creativity is vital to anyone’s success in the kitchen. Join them for an evening of stories, tips and tricks, and a new recipe for a heartwarming meal to add to your rotation!

SIMPLE BREADS w/ ELLEN HARBIN-DABBS, FEBRUARY 2ND at 3PM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-02-02 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.”

JUNIOR PIZZA CHEF w/ DAVID WILEY, FEBRUARY 6TH at 4:30 PM, $35 PER CHILD, AGES 6 -12
2025-02-06 16:30 - 18:00
We will teach your child how to make pizza dough and sauce. They will then add their favorite toppings to create their own masterpiece! At the end of the class, they will be awarded a Junior Pizza Chef Certificate!

VALENTINE'S DAY CAKE DECORATING CLASS w/ ANGELA BOWES, FEBRUARY 7TH at 4PM, $75 PER PERSON
2025-02-07 16:00 - 18:00
In this class, everyone will learn the tricks to prepping the cake pans, stacking, and decorating their own two-layered chocolate cake with buttercream and vintage piping!
No experience is necessary, and open to all age groups. Join us here at Serenity Knoll Cooking School! All class materials will be provided.

BLUE ZONES SERIES, NICOYA, COSTA RICA, w/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, FEBRUARY 8TH at 11AM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-02-08 11:00 - 13:00
The Blue Zones areas of the world have the healthiest, longest-living populations, including Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California. In this new four-part series, you will join Chef Karla to learn about these incredible cuisines! The first stop is Nicoya, Costa Rica. The traditional lunch of all “Ticos,” as the people of Nicoya call themselves, is called a Cassado. We will make a traditional Gallo Pinto, Costa Rican Rice & Beans, Hearts of Palm Ceviche, Fried Green Plantains, and Avocado with Nixtamal Tortillas & Homemade Nicoyan Hot sauce.

SALSA VERDE CHICKEN TAMALES w/ GUACAMOLE & SALSA w/ HERMAN GARCIA, FEBRUARY 8TH at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-02-08 18:00 - 20:00
Learn to make authentic tamales with the Tennesse 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.

MEDITATION BASICS w/ SARAH WENNOGLE, FEBRUARY 9TH at 11AM, $15 PER PERSON
2025-02-09 11:00 - 13:00
Meditation is about centering our attention and focusing it on the present moment. Its benefits are far-encompassing, but they are best experienced! To do that, join us for one (or better yet, all) of our Meditation Sessions on the Porch. These will be brief and well-instructed sessions appropriate for all levels of students. This class will begin with a discussion about Meditation and simple techniques you can incorporate into your everyday life. There is a type of Meditation for everyone, so this class will focus on students experiencing meditations that engage our senses in different ways, letting people observe what resonates most for them. Light snacks and herbal teas are included.

SWEET LOVE: COFFEE & CONFECTIONS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY, $65 PER PERSON
2025-02-09 15:00 - 17:00
We will feature a coffee tasting with the Over-Mountain coffee roasters in Jonesborough. Chef Ashley Kosko will show our guests how to make chocolate-dipped biscotti, heart-shaped mini coffee cakes, and raspberry or strawberry thumbprint cookies. Over-Mountain owners John and Lynn Waring produce the highest-quality coffee at fair prices right in the heart of Jonesborough.

FRENCH MACARONS: VALENTINE'S DAY EDITION, w/ ANGELA BOWES, FEBRUARY 12TH at 6PM, $75 PER PERSON
2025-02-12 18:00 - 21:00
Celebrate love and sweetness with the art of French macarons! In this hands-on class,
you’ll learn every step to create these delicate, colorful treats—from perfecting the
shells to crafting luscious fillings. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned baker,
this class is for you!
Valentine’s-Inspired Flavors:
Pink Champagne
Strawberries and Cream
Triple Chocolate
White Chocolate Raspberry
Passion Fruit
No experience? No problem! This class is open to all ages and skill levels, and you’ll
leave with all the recipes to recreate the magic at home.
Join us at Serenity Knoll Cooking School for a sweet, creative experience that’s sure to
impress your loved ones—or treat yourself to something special!

PIZZA FROM SCRATCH W/ DAVID WILEY, FEBRUARY 13TH, at 6 pm, $65.00, BYOB
2025-02-13 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.

VALENTINE'S DAY DATE NIGHT w/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, FEBRUARY 14TH at 6 pm, $75 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-02-14 18:00 - 20:00
Join Chef Karla for a special date night this Valentine’s Day. You will make Filet Mignon Oscar, topped with a Homemade Crab Cake, Hollandaise Sauce, Garlic-Roasted Smashed Potatoes, and Asparagus. Chocolate-dipped strawberries will be served for dessert.

APPLE SAUCE & APPLEBUTTER w/ ELLEN HARBIN-DABBS, FEBRUARY 15TH at 11AM, $40 PER PERSON
2025-02-15 11:00 - 13:00
Bring your crockpots! It’s Apple Butter Time in Tennessee. We’ll 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 (you will finish your apple butter at home) and two pint jars. Ellen Harbin-Dabbs is a Tennessee native. Growing up in the Tennessee State Park system, she learned many traditional skills that have been forgotten. 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 passes the knowledge of the “old ways.”
This class is part of our new Home Spun series, designed to reconnect us with our handmade heritage.

IN CASE YOU MISSED VALENTINE'S DAY! w/ BRAD KROEKER, FEBRUARY 15TH at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-02-15 18:00 - 20:00
Did you and your sweetie miss out on the Valentine’s Day festivities? This delicious class is the perfect solution. We’ll start with Heart Shaped Goat Cheese & Beet Crostini and move on to the main course featuring Chicken Roulade with Spinach and Sundried Tomatoes, pasta love nests, and heart-shaped parmesan polenta. Molten Chocolate Lava Cake and a Sparkling Raspberry Mocktail will also be served.

METTA MEDITATION w/ SARAH WENNOGLE, FEBRUARY 16TH at 11AM, $15 PER PERSON
2025-02-16 11:00 - 13:00
Meditation is about centering our attention and focusing it on the present moment. Its benefits are far-encompassing, but they are best experienced! To do that, join us for one (or better yet all) of our Meditation Sessions on the Porch. These will be brief and well-instructed sessions appropriate for all levels of students. This class is focused on the loving-kindness Meditation, which connects us to our heart space. This practice is focused on bringing love and compassion to not only ourselves but the world. It will be a guided meditation and include gentle movement to stretch before our stillness practice. Light snacks and herbal teas are included.

FRENCH MACARONS: CEREAL INSPIRED CREATIONS w/ ANGELA BOWES, FEBRUARY 16TH at 4PM, $75 PER PERSON
2025-02-16 16:00 - 19:00
Have you ever dreamed of crafting those delicate, colorful, and utterly delicious French macarons? Now’s your chance! Join us at Serenity Knoll for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn every step of the macaron-making process—from mixing the batter to achieving the perfect feet and filling them with bold, nostalgic flavors. No experience? No problem! This class is open to all skill levels and ages, making it a perfect outing for families, friends, or solo adventurers. Plus, you’ll take home all the recipes to recreate the magic anytime!
Flavors Inspired by Your Favorite Cereals:
Fruit Loops
Reese’s Puffs
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Cocoa Puffs
Special K
Get ready to wow your friends and family with your newfound skills and unique, crave-worthy creations. Let’s turn cereal classics into macaron masterpieces!

HOMEMADE DONUTS & CHURROS w/ DAVID WILEY, FEBRUARY 19TH at 6 PM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-02-19 18:00 - 20:00
Hands-on, immersive, entirely fun, all-inclusive 2-hour class in which you’ll learn how to make delicious homemade donuts & churros.

BEST BISCUITS EVER w/ DEIDRA HARRUFF, FEBRUARY 20TH at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00
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!

DATE NIGHT STEAK DINNER, W/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, FEBRUARY 21ST, AT 6 PM, $75.00 PER PERSON
2025-02-21 18:00 - 20:00
Join Chef Karla for a splendid date night meal! Learn how to make a perfect Pan-Seared Rib Eye with Herb Compound Butter, Garlic Smashed Potatoes, Asparagus, and a delectable chocolate mousse with whipped cream and berries. BYOB!

A TASTE AROUND THE WORLD FOR KIDS w/ MEGAN BOEHM, FEBRUARY 22ND AT 11AM, $50 PER CHILD, AGES 8 + UP
2025-02-22 11:00 - 13:00
The entire world loves noodles! Register your child for this excellent hands-on class with Megan Boehm!
(CHINA)- Ch’ao Mien
If you’ve had Chinese food, chances are you’ve experienced the savory noodles called Chow Mien. With so many styles that have entered our Western world through restaurants, fast food chains, and freezer sections, it only seems appropriate to learn more about their traditional origins. Join us as we stir-fry these noodles and learn how a little innovation can make this easy dish a weekly menu must-have.

FRENCH COMFORT FOOD w/ CHEF SHERIDAN NICE, FEBRUARY 22ND at 4PM, $75 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-02-22 16:00 - 18:00
Join Chef Sheridan to learn how to make this easy and perfect French dinner. Serve this menu at a dinner party, a romantic dinner, or a meal for one! Steak au Poivre w/ Cognac Pan Sauce, Salt Roasted Potatoes, and a salad dressed with French Walnut Oil Vinaigrette. We’ll finish the meal with Chocolate Pots de Creme.

MINDFULNESS IN ACTION w/ SARAH WENNOGLE, FEBRUARY 23RD at 11AM, $15 PER PERSON
2025-02-23 11:00 - 13:00
This class will discuss basic mindfulness through candle flame observation and mantra practices. Weather permitting, we will take a mindfulness walk through the farm’s beautiful environment. Light snacks and herbal teas are included.

TACO TIME KIDS COOKING CLASS w/ DAVID WILEY, FEBRUARY 26TH at 4:30 PM. $35 PER CHILD, AGES 6 - 12
2025-02-26 16:30 - 18:30
In this class, we will focus on making homemade tortillas. We will make the dough from masa harina, demonstrate how to use a press or rolling pin, and prepare simple taco fillings, such as Chicken or Beef. A Black Bean vegetarian option will be available. Tacos will be served with Guacamole, tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, and sour cream. We will also make a mild salsa. Recipes are provided.

PIZZA FROM SCRATCH W/ DAVID WILEY, FEBRUARY 27TH, at 6 pm, $65.00, BYOB
2025-02-27 18:00 - 20:00

THAI BANQUET w/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, FEBRUARY 28TH at 6PM, $75 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-02-28 18:00 - 20:00
Learn to prepare a sumptuous Thai meal using the delicious, fragrant flavors Thailand is famous for! Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup, Thai Chicken & Pork Meatballs with Sweet Chili Dip, Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, and Drunken Noodles.

SIMPLE BREADS w/ ELLEN HARBIN-DABBS, MARCH 1ST at 11AM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-03-01 11:00 - 13:00

AUTHENTIC HOMEMADE PASTA w/ PRISCILLA HUTTO, MARCH 1ST at 6 PM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-03-01 18:00
We are so excited to welcome Priscilla Hutto to our team! Born and raised in Italy with a dad who is a chef and grandparents who made food from scratch most of their lives, she learned the beauty of making food from scratch and the striking difference in taste. After graduating from college in SC, where she met her husband, she moved back to Italy. Priscilla moved from Italy to Greeneville, TN, a few years ago with her three beautiful children and husband. She has embraced the beautiful life of the mountains and established herself in the area.
In this class, you will learn how to make fresh pasta with different types of dough and various shapes using mainly your hands and simple tools. This class is a way to learn something new, create fun memories, and bring home what you learn into your own kitchen. At the end of the class, we will cook and taste the pasta we make.

REGIONAL ITALIAN SERIES – SARDINIA w/ CHEF SHERIDAN NICE, MARCH 2ND at 3PM , $70 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-03-02 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for our first regional Italian class, featuring the food of Sardinia! We’ll prepare Fregola with Sausage & Shrimp and Sciacchiatine Croccanti (Sardinian Flatbreads) and finish our meal with Pardula Cake!

FAT TUESDAY w/ DAVID WILEY, MARCH 4TH at 6PM, $70 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-03-04 18:00 - 20:00
We will prepare Shrimp Etouffee, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, and Bananas Foster with King Cake. Hurricane Mocktails will be served with Crab Dip Crostini as an appetizer.
