Ulring and his wife, Libby, gave me the best horsemanship instruction I've ever had, then let me ride along to check on newborn calves and move cattle to fresh pastures.
Forsaking the after-lunch trail ride, I went instead to check out the FarmStead's charcuterie and creamery, my first glimpse of Blackberry's serious commitment to producing its own artisanal foods, which embraces its extensive farm gardens, plus its own butcher, bakers, jam-maker and chocolatier.