Serenity Knoll

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 (America/New_York) | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.”

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!

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!

SOURDOUGH DISCARD MASTERY w/ ANGELA BOWES, JANUARY 31ST at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-01-31 18:00 - 20:00
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!

PIZZA FROM SCRATCH W/ DAVID WILEY, JANUARY 30TH, at 6 pm, $65.00, BYOB
2025-01-30 18:00 - 20:00

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION - RING IN THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE w/ BRAD WIGLE, JANUARY 26TH at 3 PM, $70 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-01-26 15:00 - 17:30
Join us for a delicious and hands-on celebration of Chinese New Year as we explore the art of cooking traditional dishes. Learn the secrets to:
Perfectly crafted dumplings
Flavor-packed hot and sour soup
Crispy, golden scallion pancakes
Whether you’re a seasoned home chef or just starting out, this class will inspire you and prepare you to celebrate with flavor and fun. Let’s welcome the new year with dishes that symbolize prosperity, happiness, and good fortune.
Spots are limited, so sign up soon to secure your place at the table!

GLUTEN-FREE & DAIRY-FREE BRUNCH w/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, JANUARY 26TH @10AM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-01-26 10:00 - 12:00
We have so many requests for this type of class; please join Chef Karla to learn how to make Buckwheat Pancakes w/ Fresh Berries, Hot ChocolateQuinoa Breakfast Bowl, Mediterranean Frittata w/ Potato Crust, and a Fresh Fruit Salad. We promise you will not miss the gluten or the dairy. It’s going to be delicious.

BEST BISCUITS EVER w/ DEIDRA HARRUFF, JANUARY 25TH at 4PM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-01-25 16:00 - 18:00
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!

FRENCH MACARONS w/ ANGELA BOWES, JANUARY 25TH, 11 AM, $75 PER PERSON
2025-01-25 11:00 - 14:00
Have you always wanted to make beautiful and delicious French macarons? In this class, everyone will learn each step of the process hands-on! No experience is necessary, and it is open to all age groups. Come and learn how much fun it is to make delicious macarons that will be sure to impress your friends and family with us here at Serenity Knoll. All recipes are included in the class!
Pistachio, Triple Chocolate, Caramel Espresso, Blueberry Cobbler, Earl Gray

SEAFOOD FIDEUA W/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, JANUARY 24TH at 6 PM, $75 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-01-24 18:00 - 20:00
Join Chef Karla to learn how to make Fideuà, a seafood pasta with delicate, thin noodles, saffron, and lots of fresh shellfish like squid, mussels, and shrimp or prawns. The dish originated in Gandia, a town on the Mediterranean coast south of Valencia. Legend dates its invention back to the early 1900s. It is similar to Paella, but it is prepared with noodles instead of rice and relies on the region’s abundant seafood.

HOMEMADE HUMMUS TRIO w/ DAVID WILEY, JANUARY 23RD at 6PM, $65 BYOB
2025-01-23 18:00 - 20:00
There is no need to buy hummus in the store anymore once you learn how easy it is to make fantastic hummus right at home! Join David to learn how to create three tasty types of hummus. In this hands-on class, attendees will all make their own hummuses. We will make classic hummus, roasted red pepper & garlic hummus, and beet & goat cheese herbed hummus that will knock your socks off. We’ll make this hummus, plus some fresh pita chips or naan to enjoy with our creations (we will have veggies, too!) Our participants will be encouraged to customize their hummus with toppings like toasted pine nuts, sumac, za’atar, pomegranate seeds, or crispy chickpeas. Recipe cards and storage suggestions will be available for take-home. This class is perfect for a girls’ night, team building, or for families.

VIETNAMESE SAVORY PANCAKES (Banh Xeo) & Canh Rau Ma w/ CHEF SHERIDAN, JANUARY 19TH at 3PM, $75 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-01-19 15:00 - 17:00
Translated to “sizzling cake,” Banh Xeo is a Vietnamese crepe that gets its name from the satisfying soues when the batter hits the hot skillet. They are filled with a vibrant medley of shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, and green onions. They are served with fresh herbs, lettuce, and a dipping sauce for wrapping. We’ll also make Canh Rau Ma, an easy, warming soup. Vietnamese tea will be served.

CAKE DECORATING CLASS w/ ANGELA BOWES, JANUARY 18TH at 4 PM, $75 PER PERSON
2025-01-18 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 using several different piping tips! No experience is necessary, and it is open to all age groups. Join us here at Serenity Knoll Cooking School! All class materials will be provided.

A TASTE AROUND THE WORLD w/ MEGAN BOEHM, JANUARY 18TH at 11AM, $ 50 PER CHILD
2025-01-18 11:00
BUTTER CHICKEN! Take a trip with us to Delhi, India. Butter Chicken is a delightful mild dish that the kids will love! Bursting with spices, color, and flavors, experience a taste of India with this curry dish that was allegedly made by chance and sparked by leftovers. With so many different legends surrounding its original creator, we will have to leave you to learn and decide. Come and savor this famous Indian plate that has become a favorite to so many people around the world! Ages 8 and up.

WINTER WARMTH: LOBSTER GUMBO & SOUTHERN COMFORTS w/ DAVID WILEY, JANUARY 17TH at 6PM, $75 PER PERSON
2025-01-17 18:00 - 20:00
Join us on a culinary journey down south with a rich lobster gumbo (the perfect blend of seafood and smokiness with just enough spice to get those lips tingling!), buttermilk cornbread, and a banana cream pie for dessert.

PIZZA FROM SCRATCH W/ DAVID WILEY, JANUARY 16TH, at 6 pm, $65.00, BYOB
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:00

PIEROGI CLASS w/ NANCY KING, JANUARY 12th at 3 PM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-01-12 15:00 - 17:00
A Pierogi is a Polish Dumpling with Potato and Cheese filling, sautéed until golden brown with butter and sliced onion. 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!

STEAK & PASTA FEAST w/ ASHLEY & JOHN KOSKO, JANUARY 11TH at 6PM, $75 PER PERSON
2025-01-11 18:00 - 20:00
Indulge in a culinary journey where hearty flavors meet elegant techniques. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to:
• Perfectly pan-sear a 10-ounce rib steak to achieve a flavorful crust and juicy center.
• Handmade pasta for our cacio e pepe.
• Elevate roasted Brussels sprouts with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze.
• Master making tiramisu, layering coffee-soaked ladyfingers with luscious mascarpone cream.
Dinner will be served with the chef’s choice of burgundy wines.

REGIONAL ITALIAN SERIES - SARDINIA w/ CHEF SHERIDAN NICE, JANUARY 5TH at 3PM , $70 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-01-05 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 we will finish our meal with Pardula Cake!

SWEET & SAVORY PHYLLO w/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, JANUARY 4TH at 11 AM, $70 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-01-04 11:00 - 13:00
Master the art of working with phyllo dough. We will work our way through some classic Greek hand pies, as they are called on the islands: savory Lamb Kreatopia, Spanakopita, Tiropita, and sweet Hazelnut Baklava bites.

PIZZA FROM SCRATCH W/ DAVID WILEY, JANUARY 2ND, at 6 pm, $65.00
2025-01-02 18:00 - 20:00
