Faith Groups

Spiritual Retreat (2-3 Days)

Strengthen your faith community in the peaceful beauty of the Smoky Mountains. This retreat itinerary balances spiritual reflection with fellowship and wholesome entertainment, creating space for your group to connect with each other and deepen their faith.

Begin with contemplative time in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where nature’s majesty inspires reflection and renewal, then explore meaningful attractions that reinforce spiritual values. Family-style meals provide the perfect setting for group fellowship and conversation, while inspiring entertainment options offer wholesome fun that aligns with your values.

With plentiful lodging options offering comfortable group accommodations, your faith community can focus on what matters most, growing together spiritually while enjoying meaningful time away from daily routines in a welcoming mountain setting.

DAY 1: Spiritual Connection & Nature

Morning:

  • Arrive at hotel and check-in
  • Start with a Stop-On Guide and local tour to orient the group

Afternoon:

  • Lunch at Mama’s Farmhouse (family-style): great for group fellowship
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park (3 hrs): reflection time and group hike

DAY 2: Culture & History

Morning:

  • Breakfast at Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin (1 hr)
  • Truth Traveler (2 hrs)

Afternoon:

  • Lunch at Puckett’s Restaurant (buffet)
  • Biblical Times Dinner Theater: includes Christus Gardens (1.5 hrs)

Evening:

  • Country Tonite Theatre (2 hrs): wholesome entertainment
  • Free time at The Island for shopping and fellowship

Optional Evening (if time allows):

  • Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud (2 hrs)

DAY 3: Reflection & Departure

Morning:

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Titanic Museum Attraction (2 hrs): inspiring stories of courage

Afternoon:

  • Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown or lunch

Evening:

  • Dinner at Wood Grill Buffet

Meeting Space

Lodging Recommendations

  • Embassy Suites (group rooms, breakfast included)
  • Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort & Spa
  • Drury Plaza Hotel

 

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