SUSHI ROLL 101 w/ SARI ESTHER, DECEMBER 30TH at 6PM, $70 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-12-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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!

PIZZA FROM SCRATCH W/ DAVID WILEY, JANUARY 22ND, at 6PM, $65.00 PER PERSON, BYOB
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | TN

PIEROGI CLASS w/ NANCY KING, JANUARY 25TH at 3PM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2026-01-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
A Pierogi is a Polish Dumpling with Potato and Cheese filling, sautéed in butter with sliced onion until golden brown. They are served with sour cream on the side. Nancy’s family had a Polish Tavern in Pittsburgh, PA, for 33 years, so authenticity is guaranteed! You need this skill in your repertoire!
