THE GATHERING
Join us September 26-28, 2025 to share in an immersive culinary experience including special collaborative MEALS, craft demonstrations, food and beverage tastings, panel discussions, and more.
Our annual culinary and beverage event is back for another year of celebration! Created to highlight the connection between chefs, farmers, and makers, The Gathering will be held September 26-28, 2025!
Meg & Shaun Parrish of Wild Love Bakehouse and Old City Java, Julia Sullivan of Henrietta Red and Judith, and Claudia Martinez of the forthcoming Bar ANA will join RT Lodge Executive Chef Trevor Stockton and Pastry Chef Caitlyn Cox to create collaborative and immersive dining experiences at RT Lodge all weekend long.
In addition to enjoying incredible dinners Friday and Saturday night, our weekend package includes a foraging excursion lead by local expert Shannon Walker of Harper Bros. General Store and admission to curated daytime experiences including panel discussions with local farmers, makers, purveyors and guest chefs, fireside chats, tastings, and exclusive cocktail experiences, and a special brunch on Sunday morning.
More to be announced!
A portion of all ticket sales from The Gathering will benefit Southern Smoke Foundation.
full weekend package
Weekend packages include overnight accommodations at the Lodge Friday-Sunday, all meals - including two incredible dinner experiences by Chef Trevor Stockton, guest chefs and beverage experts, beer, wine, and specialty cocktails provided for meals throughout the weekend, and admission to thoughtfully curated weekend activities such as exclusive alcohol tastings, craft demonstrations, fireside chats, panel discussions with esteemed industry professionals, and brunch on Sunday morning
Double occupancy | $895 + tax* per person
(*2 ticket minimum for double occupancy)
Single occupancy | $1250 + tax per person
A limited number of porch and balcony room upgrades are available
Southern Smoke Foundation, a national nonprofit that supports the food and beverage (F+B) industry through emergency relief funding and access to mental health services, is launching its mental health program, Behind You, in Tennessee this summer 2024. In partnership with East Tennessee State University's Behavioral Health & Wellness Clinic, SSF will provide access to no-cost counseling to anyone in the F+B industry throughout the state of Tennessee. To apply for emergency relief funding or mental health services or to support Southern Smoke’s programs, visit southernsmoke.org.
A portion of all ticket sales from The Gathering will benefit Southern Smoke Foundation.
