Firetower
What do you do after restoring a 1950’s lookout tower to its former glory? You build a restaurant around it. Perched atop the peak of Blackberry Mountain, the Firetower effortlessly marries casual ambiance with sweeping scenery to amplify its offerings of an inspired three-course dinner experience from Executive Chef Joel Werner. It offers a breathtaking, unobstructed view of the scenery that awaits Blackberry Mountain guests.
The Firetower is perfect for unwinding and refueling after adventures, followed by a comforting and sophisticated dinner environment at the end of the day welcoming guests to savor a front row seat to a mountain sunset. A creative cocktail and mocktail program complements the inspired menu, showcasing regional ingredients on the plate and in the glass.
Hours
- Dinner: 5:30pm to 9:00pm
What do you do after restoring a 1950’s lookout tower to its former glory? You build a restaurant around it. Perched atop the peak of Blackberry Mountain, the Firetower effortlessly marries casual ambiance with sweeping scenery to amplify its offerings of an inspired three-course dinner experience from Executive Chef Joel Werner. It offers a breathtaking, unobstructed view of the scenery that awaits Blackberry Mountain guests.
The Firetower is perfect for unwinding and refueling after adventures, followed by a comforting and sophisticated dinner environment at the end of the day welcoming guests to savor a front row seat to a mountain sunset. A creative cocktail and mocktail program complements the inspired menu, showcasing regional ingredients on the plate and in the glass.
Hours
- Dinner: 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Joel Werner
EXECUTIVE CHEF OF FIRETOWER
Joel Werner grew up spending his weekends picking vegetables from his grandparents’ garden, cooking family dinner with his dad after school, and soaking in the atmosphere of time around the table with a good meal. He knew from an early age that his future was in the kitchen. After attending culinary school at Johnson & Wales, he honed his culinary skills in a variety of styles, working at restaurants in different parts of the country. In 2015, inspired by the opportunities that awaited, Joel decided to step down from a manager role and join the Blackberry Farm team as a line cook in The Barn. Having grown up with a passion for his family’s Italian heritage, he quickly saw the parallel of the regional-style of cooking and embraced a new-found love for Southern hospitality. Bringing those same influences with him to Blackberry Mountain as Executive Chef of the Firetower, Joel wants his guests to feel welcome and at home in the dining room. He’s plating simple, purposeful dishes that will leave guests feeling inspired to get out on the Mountain.