Serenity Knoll

WEDNESDAY SUNSET YOGA, SEPTEMBER 10TH, FREE 7-8PM
2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Serenity Knoll Farm, 542 Bacon Branch Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
September 10th session led by Joy Shepherd.
Spring/ Summer Sunset Yoga Series at Serenity Knoll Farm! We are showcasing many of our area’s newest yoga teachers! Join us for an hour of gentle Yoga in our open-air pavilion! Yoga sessions are always beginner-friendly. We have extra mats, blocks, bolsters, and blankets available for use. Restrooms also. This event is Free, but please sign up! Rain or Shine.

HOMEMADE RICOTTA CHEESE w/ CHEF JOSH PLESH, SEPTEMBER 13TH at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-09-13 18:00 - 20:00
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 begin by providing a brief overview of the history and origins of ricotta before delving 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, including fresh herbs (such as 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 various combinations to see how the ricotta can be transformed into a sweet or savory treat.

ARMADILLO EGGS, TEXAS BBQ, & TEXAS CHILI w/ HERMAN GARCIA, SEPTEMBER 14TH at 4 PM, $70 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-09-14 16:00 - 18:00
You will learn how to make Armadillo eggs in this fantastic class! Stuffed jalapenos wrapped with sausage and hamburger meat, which are then wrapped in bacon. As the eggs cook, the bacon begins to look like the bands of an armadillo. Herman will teach you the secrets of Texas BBQ, starting with the art of making a rub/marinade that we will use to cook some chicken. Then we will learn how to cook Texas chili. That chili will be served over Fritos to make a Frito pie.

WEDNESDAY SUNSET YOGA, SEPTEMBER 17TH, FREE 7-8PM
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:00
September 17th session led by Eric Ruhm.
Spring/ Summer Sunset Yoga Series at Serenity Knoll Farm! We are showcasing many of our area’s newest yoga teachers! Join us for an hour of gentle Yoga in our open-air pavilion! Yoga sessions are always beginner-friendly. We have extra mats, blocks, bolsters, and blankets available for use. Restrooms also. This event is Free, but please sign up! Rain or Shine.

PIZZA FROM SCRATCH W/ DAVID WILEY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, at 6PM, $65.00 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00
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.

CUPCAKE BOUQUET: A FLORAL MASTERPIECE w/ ANGELA BOWES, SEPTEMBER 19TH at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-09-19 18:00 - 20:00
Transform cupcakes into a stunning edible bouquet in this fun, hands-on decorating class! Perfect for beginners and bakers of all ages, you’ll learn the techniques to pipe beautiful floral designs and arrange them into a show-stopping cupcake bouquet that’s almost too pretty to eat. No experience? No problem! We’ll guide you every step of the way as you create gorgeous, bakery-worthy cupcakes that will wow your friends and family.
What’s included:
Expert guidance to decorate your floral cupcakes.
All recipes to recreate the magic at home.
A stunning bouquet to take home and enjoy.
Join us at Serenity Knoll Cooking School and discover the joy of combining baking and artistry into one unforgettable experience!

SOUTHERN ITALIAN DINNER w/ PRISCILLA HUTTO, SEPTEMBER 20TH at 6PM, $75 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-09-20 18:00 - 20:00
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; In this class 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!

SUNDAY YOGA & BRUNCH, w/ CASSIE SHAVER, SEPTEMBER 21ST at 11AM, $30 PER PERSON
2025-09-21 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for an hour of gentle Yoga in our open-air pavilion, followed by a delicious and healthy brunch! This Yoga session is beginner-friendly, and mats, blocks, bolsters, and blankets will be available for use. The restrooms are onsite.

WEDNESDAY SUNSET YOGA, SEPTEMBER 24TH, FREE 7-8PM
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00
September 24th session led by Rachel Mendez Barrios
Spring/ Summer Sunset Yoga Series at Serenity Knoll Farm! We are showcasing many of our area’s newest yoga teachers! Join us for an hour of gentle Yoga in our open-air pavilion! Yoga sessions are always beginner-friendly. We have extra mats, blocks, bolsters, and blankets available for use. Restrooms also. This event is Free, but please sign up! Rain or Shine.

PIEROGI CLASS w/ NANCY KING, SEPTEMBER 25TH at 6PM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00
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!

Serenity Knoll Yoga and Wellness Retreat September 26th -28th, Full Weekend, $375
2025-09-26 17:00 - 2025-09-28 14:30
Join us for Serenity Knoll’s Yoga and Wellness Retreat!
Come experience the magic of Serenity Knoll Farm with a weekend curated to serve
you on your wellness journey. Enjoy a relaxing weekend, guided yoga, cooking
classes, nourishing seasonal meals, community, and much much more!!
Whether you commute or stay in one of our brand new luxury cabins, you are sure to
feel right at home.
Come soak up the beauty of Serenity Knoll Farm while nourishing your Body, Mind,
and Spirit!
Full Weekend: Schedule of Events will be emailed directly to you! All registrants will
receive an email including an exact schedule of events, and other specific information.
See our website https://serenityknoll.com/yoga-classes/ for our flyer with retreat
offerings. Full Weekend or Individual Day purchase options.
9/26 Friday 5:30(flexible arrival time) – 9 PM
9/27 Saturday 8:30 AM (flexible arrival time) – 9 PM
9/28 Sunday 10 AM-2:30 PM
For Cabin accommodations, please book soon as number of cabins are limited
only 5 available. First come first serve! Please book online
https://serenityknoll.com/product-category/cabin-rentals/
Cabin accommodations are in addition to retreat registration price.
Retreat Long Sleeve T-shirts are available for purchase $30 Unisex Sizing S-2XL.
This purchase can be made online and we will contact you for your sizing. Please order
soon so shirts will be ready by retreat weekend. Unfortunately we won’t be able to take
orders past Labor Day,Sept 1 or during the retreat.
Massage Therapy will be available on Sat and Sun for an additional cost. More info
and online sign up links will be emailed to you after registration.
We can’t wait to retreat with you this September!

Serenity Yoga & Wellness Retreat, Friday only, $50 per person
2025-09-26 17:30 - 21:00
Friday 9/26/25
5:30-6:30 Guest (flexible arrival) Meet and Greet
6:30-7:15 Sunset Yoga & Intention Setting w/ Lisa King
7:15-8 Light Fare Food
8-9:00 Campfire *Weather Permitting and Song

SERENITY KNOLL YOGA & WELLNESS RETREAT LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT, SEPTEMBER 26th -28th. $30 EACH
2025-09-26 17:30 - 2025-09-28 14:00
Get a memento to mark the occasion with this graphic tee (we will contact you for sizing), S-2XL available!

Serenity Knoll Yoga and Wellness Retreat September 27th. Saturday Only, $300
2025-09-27 08:30 - 21:00
Saturday 9/27/25
8:30-9:30 (flexible arrival)
Continental Breakfast
9:30-10:30 Moving Meditation
(Qigong) and Tea w/ Mark Viglione
11-12:30 Options/ Choose 1(sign up on day of retreat)
Opt. 1 – Lunch Cooking Class or Opt. 2 – Primal Flow Yoga w/ Cassie Shaver
12:30-2:00 Group Lunch
2-3:30 Cacao Ceremony w/ Lydie Ometto
4:00 -5:30 Options/ Choose 1(sign up on day of retreat)
Opt.1- Dinner Cooking Class or Opt.2- Storied Flow/Yin w/Casey Sagers
5:30-7:00 Group Dinner
7-8:00 Sound Bath w/Ryan Fair
8-9:00 Campfire *Weather Permitting
Massage Therapy Offerings Sat & Sun additional cost

SUNDAY YOGA & BRUNCH, w/ ERIN HORTON, SEPTEMBER 28TH at 10AM, $30 PER PERSON
2025-09-28 10:00 - 11:00

Serenity Yoga & Wellness Retreat, Sunday only, $75 per person
2025-09-28 10:00 - 14:30
Sunday 9/28/25
10-10:45 Elemental Yoga w/Erin Horton
11-12:00 Herbal Medicine and Healthy Products w/ Lesley Vernon
12:00- 1:30 Brunch
1:30-2:30 Closing Meditation and Reflection w/ Sarah Wennogle
Massage Therapy Offerings Sat & Sun additional cost

HERBALISM 101– ANCIENT WISDOM FOR MODERN MATS w/ LESLEY VERNON, SEPTEMBER 28TH at 12:30PM. $25 PER PERSON
2025-09-28 12:30 - 13:30
In this lively sixty-minute session, Lesley Vernon of Appalachian Alchemy opens the doorway to herbal wisdom that has steadied humans for millennia. We will explore the roots of Greek, Chinese, and Ayurvedic traditions, decode the concepts of hot and cold tissue states, and demystify common kitchen preparations that anyone can make. Learn how to choose vibrant herbs, brew the perfect restorative cup, and understand why whole plants often work better than isolated compounds. Discover daily tonic allies for energy, menstrual ease, stress relief, and restful sleep, then explore simple body care that keeps your skin radiant without synthetic additives. Expect folklore, gentle humor, and plenty of sensory inspiration as you sample handcrafted teas, tinctures, and salves. Leave with a concise two-page cheat sheet, fresh confidence to start your home apothecary, and a festival-only discount at the Appalachian Alchemy apothecary. All levels welcome; curiosity is encouraged, and no prior experience is required. Come sip, learn, and let the plants greet you.

TACO TIME KIDS COOKING CLASS w/ DAVID WILEY, OCTOBER 1ST at 4:30 PM. $35 PER CHILD, AGES 6 – 12, MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
2025-10-01 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, OCTOBER 2ND, at 6PM, $65.00 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:00

GREEK TAVERNA DINNER w/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, OCTOBER 3RD at 6PM, $75 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-10-03 18:00 - 20:00
Learn how to make a classic Greek meal featuring Grilled Whole Black Sea Bass, bathed in Ladolemono Sauce, and served alongside Wilted Greens, Lemon Potatoes, and a classic Horiatiki Salad. We will finish the meal with Loukoumades, little Greek donuts with honey, cinnamon, and walnuts.

AUTHENTIC HOMEMADE PASTA w/ PRISCILLA HUTTO, OCTOBER 4TH at 5PM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-10-04 17:00 - 19:00
In this class, you will learn how to make fresh pasta AND two classic pasta sauces from Southern Italy. Priscilla will teach you to prepare her best Tomato Sauce, and authentic Basil Pesto for dressing your pasta. You will share a meal after the class with your fellow pasta enthusiasts. *** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CLASS BEGINS AT 5 PM.

BEST BISCUITS EVER w/ DEIDRA HARRUFF, OCTOBER 5TH, at 3PM, $65.00 PER PERSON
2025-10-05 15:00 - 17:00
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 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 you 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!

KID’S PASTA CLASS w/ DAVID WILEY, OCTOBER 8TH at 4:30 PM, $35 PER CHILD, AGES 6 – 12, MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
2025-10-08 16:30 - 18:30
Get ready to roll, cut, and twirl in this hands-on pasta-making adventure. Kids will learn how to mix and knead fresh pasta dough, roll it out, and cut it into fun shapes. They’ll discover the magic of making their own noodles from scratch and cooking them to perfection. Then, they will whip up a simple, delicious sauce to bring it all together. Parents/grandparents must attend with each child.

BETTER THAN CHINESE TAKEOUT w/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, OCTOBER 10TH at 6PM, $70 PER PERSON BYOB
2025-10-10 18:00 - 20:00
Stop ordering mediocre food! Learn how to make these take out classics.
Sticky Chinese Chicken Wings, Egg Drop Soup with Wontons, Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce, and Crispy Orange Tofu.
All accompanied by perfectly steamed white rice.

SUNDAY YOGA & BRUNCH, w/ HAYLEIGH DAVIS, OCTOBER 12TH at 11AM, $30 PER PERSON
2025-10-12 11:00 - 13:00

HALLOWEEN COOKIE DECORATING w/ CHEF ANGELA BOWES, OCTOBER 12TH at 3PM, $65 PER PERSON
2025-10-12 15:00 - 17:00
No Experience Needed! Get into the spooky spirit with our Halloween Cookie Decorating Class! In this hands-on class with Chef Angela from Cakes By Angela, you will learn how to decorate festive sugar cookies shaped like ghosts, pumpkins, skulls, and more. Each participant will decorate six cookies using three techniques: Royal Icing, Buttercream, and Fondant. Whether you’re brand new to cookie decorating or looking to sharpen your skills, this class is perfect for you. We provide everything you need—bring your creativity and a love for Halloween! You’ll leave with beautiful cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family—and maybe even spook a few! Please reserve your spot today and decorate with us at Serenity Knoll!

KIDS SUSHI SANDWICH ROLL-UPS CLASS w/ DAVID WILEY, OCTOBER 15TH at 4:30PM, $35 PER CHILD, AGES 6 – 12, MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
2025-10-15 16:30 - 18:30
In this fun and interactive cooking class, kids will learn how to make creative and delicious “sushi” roll-ups using sandwich bread and a variety of sweet and savory fillings. This hands-on experience will teach them basic kitchen skills, encourage creativity, and introduce them to fun ways to prepare and enjoy food.
Skills Learned
• Spreading and layering ingredients
• Using a rolling pin to flatten bread
• Rolling and slicing food safely
• Simple knife skills (using kid-safe knives or adult supervision for slicing)
• Food presentation and creativity
• Understanding flavor combinations in both sweet and savory dishes
Menu
Each child will create four types of sushi sandwich rolls:
1. Classic Deli Roll: Cream cheese or hummus, deli meat, shredded carrots, cucumber, and bell pepper
2. Caprese Roll: Mozzarella, tomato, basil, and pesto
3. PB&J Roll: Peanut butter and jelly
4. Chocolate Banana Roll: Nutella, banana slices, and crushed nuts

FLORAL BUTTERCREAM CAKE CLASS w/ CHEF ANGELA BOWES, OCTOBER 17TH AT 6PM, $75 PER PERSON
2025-10-17 18:00 - 20:00
Join Angela from Cakes By Angela—2x Food Network Champion—for a hands-on cake decorating experience! In this class, each student will stack, ice, and decorate their very own cake inspired by the vibrant floral design pictured. Angela will guide you step-by-step, sharing her go-to recipes and professional tips along the way. You’ll leave with a stunning cake, new skills, and the confidence to recreate the magic at home. No experience necessary—bring your creativity! Please reserve your spot today and come decorate with us at Serenity Knoll!

SUNDAY YOGA & BRUNCH, w/ LINDSEY YARGAR, OCTOBER 19TH at 11AM, $30 PER PERSON
2025-10-19 11:00

SOUP SEASON! w/ CHEF KARLA GRIMALDI, OCTOBER 19TH at 3PM, $65 PER PERSON, BYOB
2025-10-19 15:00 - 17:30
With the upcoming cooler weather, nothing says comfort like a warm bowl of soup or stew. We will be making a Creamy Wild Rice soup along with a hearty Chicken Stew with Guinness. A seasonal garden salad and some local sourdough bread will round out our meal.
