If you’ve been searching for the perfect destination for a church retreat, look no further than the Smoky Mountains! You’ll not only find a fantastic selection of cabin rentals to meet your needs, but plenty of fun group activities and unique places to worship! There is nothing like the natural wonders of the Smokies to help celebrate this special time together, so don’t miss the chance to organize an amazing event for your congregation! Here are the top 4 reasons to plan a Smoky Mountain retreat with your church group:
1. Beautiful Cabin Rentals for Your Retreat
A highlight of any church retreat to the Smoky Mountains is staying in one of our beautiful cabin rentals! We offer a wide range of cabin rentals to meet your needs, including many that have 5+ bedroom group cabins that can accommodate a little over 20 guests! If you have an even larger group, you can even book several of our cabins that are nestled into the Smokies! While staying with us, enjoy a variety of convenient and fun amenities including fully equipped kitchens, private decks with gorgeous views, game rooms, home theater rooms, soothing hot tubs, and so much more!
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2. Excellent Opportunities for Fellowship
There are virtually endless opportunities for fellowship in the Smokies, including a variety of fun outdoor options to enjoy with other church members! There are hundreds of miles of hiking trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, ranging from short nature trails to day hikes with some of the best scenery in the country! You’ll also have the chance to see stunning waterfalls, fascinating historical structures, and an abundance of wildlife! Some of the other fun activities for church groups in the Smoky Mountains include white water rafting, ziplining, miniature golf, escape games, and dinner shows!
3. Historical Churches on Cades Cove Loop Road
You’ll want to set a morning aside to take a drive along Cades Cove Loop Road, a popular 11-mile one-way loop road located in a spectacular valley within the National Park! In addition to hiking trails and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, the Loop Road features several historic churches that you can visit! The Primitive Baptist Church is the first church along the road and was built in 1887 to hold a small congregation that previously met in a log structure. The Methodist Church is right after the Primitive Baptist Church and was built in 1902, while the Missionary Baptist Church is the last church along the road and was built in 1915!
4. Unique Places to Worship
Another one of the top reasons to plan a Smoky Mountain retreat with your church group is to experience some of the unique places to worship! One of the most interesting destinations is the Robert F. Thomas Chapel, which is located within the Dollywood theme park! On Sundays at 11:30 AM during Dollywood’s regular operating season and 3 PM during the park’s Smoky Mountain Christmas event, you’re welcome to step inside this one-room country church and join the service! You’ll also find many other churches throughout the Smokies that welcome guests, including the Great Smoky Mountains Church of Christ and the Gatlinburg Presbyterian Church!
Check out all of our cabins in the Smokies today to plan the perfect Smoky Mountain retreat with your church group! We look forward to seeing you soon!
