Part retreat, part conference center, part weekend getaway, part farm, part agritourism destination and part mission to prove the concept of regenerative farming – Juneberry Ridge is hard to describe because there’s no one way to describe it. And that’s not even mentioning the tilapia, trout and clay shooting.
Owned by former National Welders Supply Company Chairwoman Judy Carpenter, Juneberry Ridge is a simple idea that became a mission to change the world – a weekend retreat that has evolved into a lifetime passion project for all involved. At its heart is the juneberry, a tart blueberry-like fruit found on a tree known for its resilience and ever-changing appearance – the perfect metaphor for a picturesque retreat that is constantly evolving.
As a lover of gardening and the great outdoors, Kris naturally felt at home here. And having created his own farm-to-table dining concept (at his Asheville, NC restaurant, Cafe Azalea), his vision for how food is sourced, prepared and served aligned perfectly with our own. Today, his artful cuisine represents that shared vision: using the freshest seasonal ingredients either grown here or locally sourced; creating themed menus that both educate and satiate; and crafting an experience that not only feeds your appetite, but feeds your mind—inspiring new ways of thinking about what you eat.