Eat at Idle Hour
Get to know our corner of Appalachia and the moment you’re inhabiting it.
Farm Store
It’s not always easy to source great ingredients when you’re traveling.
That’s why we’ve curated the best of our local basics into a small menu of items we will leave in the fridge (or under the cloche) awaiting your arrival. Options include groceries like pasture-raised eggs and local bacon for you to fry up yourself, as well as prepared foods for lunch or a DIY picnic.
Grocery
EGGS | Pasture-raised nearby • • • $8 / half-dozen
BACON | Raw, local, and ready to sizzle • • • $20 / lb
YOGURT | From local goats • • • $10 / pint
HONEY | From happy nearby hives • • • $8 / 8oz
JAM | Made by us from local stuff • • • $8 / 8oz
Bakery
SOURDOUGH | Appalachian grains • • • $14 / loaf
MUFFINS | Appalachian grains • • • $24 / half-dozen
SPANISH OMELETTE | Like quiche without the crust • • • $28 / 8″ pan
GRANOLA | Whole grain and homemade • • • $10 / pint
Appalachian Lunch
TROUT SPREAD| Smoke in Chimneys • • • $20 / pint
CHICKEN SALAD | Pasture-raised • • • $20 / pint
POTATO SALAD | Bavarian style • • • $16 / pint
SEASONAL SALAD | Cucumber, for example • • • $18 / pint
Muffins made with Appalachian Grains
Appalachian Grain Muffins made in East Tennessee
Pasture Raised Eggs from East Tennessee
Farm-to-Table Private Dining at Idle Hour Farm and Retreat
regional grains sourdough
Appalachian Loaf
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Pasture-Raised Eggs
Farm-to-Table at Idle Hour Farm and Retreat
Fresh milled Tennessee corn meal
Local ingredients for your private dining experience
Low-waste catering in East Tennessee
Not your average office lunch
Peach and wild blackberry jam
Homemade jam from local fruit
Holiday Dining
The number one rule at our house?
No experimenting on Thanksgiving.
That means classics like sweet potato casserole (Amber’s mom’s recipe), a classic turkey locally sourced, and local vegetables simply prepared for your family gathering at Idle Hour, available in November and December. After your meal, curl up by the rock fireplace or take a stroll to the treeline to watch the sunset while we tidy up, pack your leftovers, and disappear. Did we mention pie?
Now that’s a holiday.
Appalachian Supper at Idle Hour
Seasonal, local eating is as delicious as it is ecological.
From the big stars of summer to the hidden gems of winter— we’ll ensure that your ingredients are the best our region has to offer, and that they’ve been treated with the respect our years of experience have taught us.
A three-course supper starts at $150 per person with a 20% service fee. We are happy to accommodate your allergies and dietary preferences.
Got something else in mind?
Hoping to propose?
Planning a surprise for your husband?
Want a birthday brunch for your daughter?
Izote Hospitality
Big memories with a small footprint, thoughtfully designed and executed.
