In the spring of 2006, the food program at Serenbe adopted an interesting new project for food, based on the "farm to table" concept of primarily using locally grown, farm-fresh ingredients. Chef Nicolas Bour serves balanced dishes made from seasonal ingredients found on the Serenbe organic farm and from local farmers, thus the menu changes daily.

Located at 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Road in Palmetto, Georgia, The Farmhouse at Serenbe is open Thursday through Saturday from 6 to 9 pm and Sunday from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm. Each night features a prix fixe, three-course meal, which is artfully prepared with a gorgeous presentation. Sunday's menu recaptures the feel of a family-style "Sunday supper" with traditional southern "meat and three" dishes with interesting culinary twists.

The atmosphere of The Farmhouse is casual, while still maintaining fine dining standardsof service. The intimate dining experience consists of seating in the main dining room, the sun porch and a private dining room. Designed by Smith Hanes, the dining room has the air of a casual Southern farmhouse sunroom, updated for the way we live and eat today. The architecture features a dramatically vaulted ceiling with timbers big enough to have been grown on the original farm in the early 1900's. Floors have been stripped of heavy veneers and paint, leaving simple pine planks. The conservatory walls (all glass panes) are covered floor to ceiling in a sheer plaid of cream and coreopsis gold linen on hand forged steel rods. The sheers barely contain the room, allowing the diner to appreciate a full-on view of the outbuildings and barns and grassy fields beyond.

The goal was to recreate the feeling of simpler times while maintaining culinary standards and achievements of today. With the combination of fresh foods and a calming atmosphere, The Farmhouse restaurant is the perfect addition to the Inn.

For more information and reservations visit www.SerenbeFarmhouse.com.