This scene is classic winter-get-away-from-it-all Gatlinburg-style. The snow-capped Smoky Mountains in the distance, snow laying on the rooftops of surrounding log cabins, and the hot-tub fired up and steaming. Ready for some serious cold weather relaxation and daydreaming! The offseason is one of the best times to visit Gatlinburg and the Smokies. Downtown is still…
What a cozy scene! Snuggled in a winter wonderland, a fire warming the cabin, family or friends gathered for the holidays. No need for White Christmas on TV! Christmas in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains is an enchanting time of year. I hope you and your family are enjoying the season, wherever you are, whatever…
It’s not too late to schedule a Smoky Mountain getaway, find yourself a cabin like this one, and sit back to gaze at Mt. LeConte and count your blessings for the year. The autumn leaves may have faded, but there’s plenty of blue skies and perfect temperatures to enhance your reverie. Between now and Thanksgiving…
Wow. What can you say? These are the days that take your breath away. Blue skies and golden light day after day. Save it up for winter. This cabin is high on a ridge about 10 miles out from Mt. LeConte and the Smoky Mountains in the distance. The two chairs are just waiting for…
It’s October already, and the carefree days of summer have slipped away once more. This may be our last chance for a while to sit out on the deck and enjoy a quiet coffee moment. Here in Gatlinburg, on the edge of the Smoky Mountains, October is the busiest month of all. The leaves begin…
Smoky Mountains meditation on a Spiritual Sunday. My wife Sarah likes to meditate. She can be miles away while sitting quietly in our little cabin. Getting away without going away. Getting away to get in touch. Paradoxically removing oneself from everything in order to be totally present. I’ve tried meditating over the years, but have…
Pull up a chair, fill your mug with coffee or tea. The morning sunlight is soft and inviting. The mountain view invites daydreaming. Days like this are meant to unfold at their own pace. When you plan your next Smoky Mountains getaway, please consider a visit to see the complete display of Smoky Mountains Photography…
Is it too decadent to grab your coffee and jump into a Smoky Mountains hot tub first thing in the morning? Of course not! The summer air has a hint of snap too it early in the morning, and the warm water feels so good. And that view! Later in the day there will be…
The day is drawing to a close, time to grab a chair on the porch and relax, watch the evening sky descend over the Smoky Mountains. Listen to the crickets, maybe a whippoorwill, or an owl if it’s getting late. A good time for quiet conversation, reflection on what’s important in your life. If time…
So many resort cabins with a stunning Smoky Mtns view. Like stepping into a photo … what a day for a daydream! Custom made. A perfect day for taking a walk outside. On a day such as this your daydream might last right on into the night. And tomorrow … who knows? If you have…
Never too busy to sit down for a moment or two. Or three. The summer season is just beginning. The nights here in Gatlinburg still have a snap to them, the cool air comes rolling down the Smoky Mountains. Mist in the mornings, windows and doors opened wide to capture some freshness for the day….
Could life get any better than this? So many cabins, so many great Smoky Mtn views, plenty of time to enjoy it all. Mt. LeConte beckons in the photo above. This resort cabin sits high on Shields Mountain, about 10 miles out from the Smokies. With some rocking chairs on the front porch and a hot tub…
Bare trees, the welcoming glow of Smoky Mountain cabins at dawn … a warm and friendly Kinkade-colored scene. It’s that time of year when, surprisingly, winter has already started to lose its grip in the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg area. In a few short weeks the early flowers will be staking their tentative claim on…
I don’t need a groundhog to tell me that in 6 weeks the early wildflowers will be blooming in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! In the meantime, there’s still a chance to squeeze in a snowy winter getaway to Gatlinburg and the Smokies. Or if there’s no snow, some bare woods hiking along some…
Continuing this week’s snow theme. Dozens of cabins perch on the mountainsides surrounding Gatlinburg. The area just to the west is known as Chalet Village. From my frozen perch atop the Space Needle, I was able to zoom in on some of the cabins, looking very Alpine with their fresh winter coats. The roads should…
Doesn’t this scene warm your heart? Even as cold as it looks? Makes you want to find the nearest fireplace, invite a cat onto your lap, and be grateful for living on planet Earth. Wow! The wood is cut and dried on the porch, and you’re obviously not going anywhere, so just relax. Hope you’re…
It’s a new year, and things are definitely slowing down in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains. A good time to plan a snug-as-abug getaway! Bring a stack of books or your Kindle and pull up a chair beside the fire. Glance out at the fabulous view a time or two before you doze off into…
We might be right on the edge of December, but it’s not too late for a dip in the old hot tub! This one was taken a few days ago near the Great Smoky Mountains. You can see that the trees are bare of leaves. The air had a chilly nippy feel, but the water…
Not too many days like this are left for us this year. Mid-autumn Indian Summer. The hectic days of October are done for another year. A hot tub and a couple cups of coffee beckon you to relax the morning away. When you’re all softened up, please come on over and visit me to see…
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