Eat, Explore, and Experience: Summer Events from Fogo Island Inn You’ll Want to Book Now

Perched on the windswept shores of Newfoundland, Fogo Island Inn stands as a beacon of community-rooted hospitality, artistic expression, and gastronomic excellence. As a proud member of the Relais & Châteaux network, the Inn curates meaningful seasonal experiences that blend local tradition with global perspectives to welcome chefs, authors, and change makers to share their craft in a place unlike any other.

Whether it's through the lens of Appalachian cuisine, Canadian remembrance, culinary legacy, or literary storytelling, Fogo Island Inn's 2025 lineup of events offers guests a unique chance to connect more deeply with place, purpose, and people. From wellness retreats to author readings and chef-led foraging hikes, here are four unforgettable events and experiences to book now for a summer vacation exploring Newfoundland and the extraordinary landscapes of Fogo Island.

Blackberry Mountain Visits Fogo Island Inn 

June 12–15, 2025

This summer, Fogo Island Inn welcomes Chef Joey Edwards, and Wellness Manager Meghan Henley from Blackberry Mountain, to deliver an exciting multi-day event where nature, nourishment, and wellness all come together in powerful ways to create an experience that helps guests unwind, reflect, and connect with themselves and place.

Guests are invited to experience a rare and remarkable collaboration between Fogo Island Inn and Blackberry Mountain — two Relais & Châteaux properties that share a deep commitment to place, purpose, and hospitality. Both have been awarded the prestigious Michelin Keys, recognizing their dedication to exceptional guest experiences rooted in culinary excellence and cultural immersion.

Tucked into the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, Blackberry Mountain is the adventurous, wellness-focused sister property to the acclaimed Blackberry Farm. Opened in 2019, it continues a legacy of elevated Appalachian hospitality and nature-inspired living.

At Fogo Island Inn, this spirit of connection comes to life through the culinary partnership of Executive Chef Joey Edwards of Blackberry Mountain and Executive Chef Tim Charles of Fogo Island Inn. Together, they craft a series of fire-forward, foraged meals that bridge their rugged homelands — one surrounded by forested peaks, the other wrapped in North Atlantic waves. Chef Joey brings bold, earthy flavours and open-fire cooking traditions, while Chef Tim’s deep-rooted understanding of Fogo Island's ingredients offers a grounded, maritime balance.

Between meals, guests can unwind with wellness experiences led by Meghan Henley, Blackberry Mountain’s Wellness Manager. With expertise honed across both Blackberry properties, she guides sessions in breathwork, yoga, and creative mindfulness, offering space to reflect within the Inn’s dramatic natural surroundings.

This immersive collaboration is more than a retreat — it's a meeting of landscapes, philosophies, and creative minds. A shared journey that nourishes body, spirit, and soul, with Fogo Island’s ever-changing sky and sea as the unforgettable backdrop.

Gushue x Charles Reunion at Fogo Island Inn

August 29 - September 2, 2025

In late August, Fogo Island Inn welcomes back one of its most celebrated culinary alumni, Chef Jonathan Gushue, for a reunion rooted in place, creativity, and the evolving story of Newfoundland cuisine. In collaboration with Executive Chef Timothy Charles, this five-day culinary gathering invites guests to savour an experience shaped by shared history, wild ingredients, and the elemental beauty of the North Atlantic.

A Relais & Châteaux Grand Chef, Canadian Chef of the Year, and the force behind the award-winning Langdon Hall and The Gate Restaurant in Grey Highlands, Chef Gushue returns to the Island where his appreciation for terroir and innovation first flourished. Together with Chef Charles, he will lead a series of collaborative meals, culinary seminars, and foraging explorations, blending old friendships with new ideas.

From themed dinners and hands-on workshops to a voyage to the Little Fogo Islands and a deep dive into the Fogo Island Fish experience, this event is crafted for culinary enthusiasts who appreciate bold flavour, regional storytelling, and a strong sense of place.

Guests will also enjoy guided yoga, hiking with outdoor adventure guides, and the Inn’s signature cultural immersion, including a warm Island Orientation hosted by a member of the Fogo Island community.

Anne Patchett Visits Fogo Island Inn

August 24 - 25, 2025

Join Fogo Island Inn to welcome Ann Patchett, one of the world’s most celebrated literary voices, for a rare and memorable two-day experience.

Following her appearance at Writers at Woody Point, Ann will journey to Fogo Island to host an intimate book reading and conversation, open to both Inn guests and members of the local community. Set against the striking natural beauty of Newfoundland’s northeast coast, this event offers a unique opportunity to hear from a master storyteller in a setting that has long inspired artists, writers, and creatives alike.

Ann Patchett is the award-winning author of numerous acclaimed novels, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Tom Lake. Her works have earned her the PEN/Faulkner Award, the Women’s Prize for Fiction, and a National Humanities Medal recipient. Her novel The Dutch House was a Pulitzer Prize finalist, and her influence as a writer, bookseller, and advocate for the literary arts continues to resonate worldwide.

During their experience guests will also enjoy an Island Orientation with a Community Host, guided hikes with outdoor adventure experts, and access to all regular cultural and wellness programming offered at the Inn.

Fogo Island Inn offers a year-round calendar of thoughtful experiences that bring together artists, chefs, thinkers, and community in meaningful ways. From culinary collaborations to cultural gatherings, each event is rooted in place and designed to connect guests more deeply with the rhythms of the Island.

Discover more upcoming events and immersive experiences at Fogo Island Inn.