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Fire to Fork Labor Day Weekend

BARNSLEY RESORT PRESENTS Fire to Fork Labor Day Weekend

September 2 - 3, 2023

Celebrate the joy of connecting – and cooking – over an open flame during a Fire to Fork Labor Day weekend featuring Sea Island Forge.

During an intimate, hands-on cooking school, guests have the exclusive opportunity to learn to cook over a signature Sea Island Forge fire kettle with Steve Schoettle, founder and expert blacksmith, and Barnsley Resort culinary experts. A festive oyster roast, pizza from the new wood-burning pizza oven and plenty of live music round out this interactive, social weekend.

Please see below for more weekend event details.

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  • COOKING SCHOOL WITH SEA ISLAND FORGE FIRE KETTLESClose -

    September 02

    2-4 p.m. | Saylor Hall

    Experience the joy of cooking and gathering around an open-fire during an exclusive, immersive class hosted by Steve Schoettle, founder of Sea Island Forge, and a Barnsley Resort chef (and fire cooking enthusiast). For the ultimate open-fire experience, purchase your own Fire Kettle and learn the tips and tricks of cooking over an open flame along with demos of Sea Island Forge's complete line of fire cooking tools and accessories. Guests may purchase a 30- or 50-gallon fire kettle package in advance including fire kettle and stand, twisted poker and shipping to Barnsley Resort or your home.

    Cooking Class Menu

    Grilled Peach, Feta and Arugula Salad
    Honey Glazed Salmon
    Chimichurri Marinated Skirt Steak
    Grilled Lemon Poundcake with Strawberries

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    OYSTER ROAST FEATURING SEA ISLAND FORGEOpen +

    September 03

    6:30 p.m. | Beer Garden

    Indulge in fresh-roasted oysters from the Sea Island Forge fire kettles and barbeque from our smoker along with live music in the casual, outdoor setting of the Beer Garden. Enhance the experience with the latest oyster shucker available from Sea Island Forge, launching during this event. Award-winning From the Earth Brewing Company, based in Roswell, is on site to sample and talk all things beer!

    Beer and other beverages are available a la carte.

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    EXECUTIVE CHEF JAVIER CUESTAOpen +

    EXECUTIVE CHEF JAVIER CUESTA

    With more than 25 years of culinary experience at world-class resorts and upscale restaurants, Javier Cuesta is the Executive Chef at Barnsley Resort.

    Throughout his career, Chef Cuesta has been recognized as a visionary chef and is known as an expert in culinary arts trends. His global experience in Pennsylvania, St. Lucia, Portugal and more complements Barnsley Resort’s Southern charm. Originally from Spain, Chef Cuesta completed his formal culinary training in Paris where he earned a degree in French gastronomy from the Ritz Paris.

    SEA ISLAND FORGEOpen +

    Steve and Sandy Schoettle

    With respective backgrounds in construction, custom furniture, photography and art, Steve and Sandy Schoettle envisioned a business that combined their artistic talents, business savvy and creativity with their passion for entertaining and travel.  Today, the Schoettles and their talented team of artisans are building just that – a line of masterfully crafted legacy pieces that focus on bringing together family and friends. Outdoor gatherings around a roaring fire and simple, meaningful traditions are the cornerstone of the Sea Island Forge lifestyle and one they hope to share with you.  Since the Schoettle’s signature product, the Sea Island Forge Fire Kettle, made its successful debut at a Farmer’s Market in 2014, the growing team of talented metalsmiths hasn’t looked back – debuting new heirloom-quality designs regularly.  Their thoughtfully designed products have been featured on the pages of Garden & Gun, House Beautiful, and Southern Living among others. Thank you to Sea Island Forge for being the weekend’s Artist in Residence.