05/28/2026
A weekend shaped by thoughtful hospitality, shared tables, and unforgettable culinary experiences… The Gathering is back for its 5th annual celebration!
Join us for immersive dinners, curated daytime experiences, and meaningful conversations with chefs, farmers, makers, and friends from across the South.
Guest Chefs & Collaborators Include
• Chef Khaled AlBanna, Calliope
• Pastry Chef April Franqueza, Canyon Ranch
• Chef/Farmer Tyler Trainum, Autumn Olive Farms
• Chef Trevor Stockton, RT Lodge
• Pastry Chef Caitlyn Cox, RT Lodge
Weekend Highlights
• Collaborative, immersive dinners each evening
• Guided foraging excursion with Shannon Walker, Harper Bros. Mountain
• Curated daytime experiences, including:
- Specialty coffee experiences by Nathan Kitner of Mia Piccola
- Industry panel discussions featuring Guest Chefs, Farmers and Makers
- Cocktail experiences & tastings with Head Distiller Tiana Saul, Chattanooga Whiskey and Mixologist Raven Humphrey, Calliope
- Fireside chats with Darrell Benton, Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams
• Sunday farewell brunch
A portion of all ticket sales from The Gathering will benefit Southern Smoke Foundation.
Weekend packages are available now at rtlodge.com/the-gathering-2026.
Individual dinner tickets will be released later this summer. Stay tuned for more!