April 24, 2014
Come to the Spring Garden Celebration
Buckhorn Inn and five other inns are opening their gardens to the public on Wednesday, May 7 as a part of the Gatlinburg Garden Club’s Spring Garden Celebration. You can purchase the $10 tickets for the tour at the Sevier County Bank in Gatlinburg, phoning 865 453 6101, extension 481. Tickets may also be purchased at participating inns on the day of the event. All proceeds benefit the Lucinda Ogle Historic Cabin Restoration Fund.
Other inns participating in the tour are Foxtrot, Quail Ridge, Tudor Inn, Laurel Springs and Blue Mountain Mist.
You can also purchase tickets for a wine and cheese party at Buckhorn Inn on Tuesday, May 6 from 5:30 until 7:00 pm and a Meet the Author Luncheon at Foxtrot Inn on May 6 at 11:30 am.
April 22, 2014
Happy St. George’s Day!
St. George is the patron saint of England. Tomorrow is his saint’s day and England’s national day–the equivalent of our Fourth of July but without the fireworks. Felicitations to all of us on this side of the pond with some English ancestry, our English friends on the other side of the pond, and to everyone else as well.
To celebrate, we will serve a “full English breakfast.” That includes basted eggs, grilled tomato, bacon, pork bangers, mushrooms and baked beans. Couldn’t find any kippers this year.
April 16, 2014
Guests Were “Blown Away”
We recently stayed at Buckhorn Inn near Gatlinburg. We were blown away with our experience. The inn is outside of Gatlinburg on about 25 acres with its own pond and swans. The inn has an an incredible unobstructed view of Mt. LeConte. The main building has about 7 rooms but there are also 7 cabins and 3 houses. The rooms are very tastefully decorated. Several rooms have views of Mt. LeConte. The Inn is super clean and comfortable. We purchased the breakfast and dinner package which included a gourmet breakfast and dinner. Both were wonderful. For breakfast there are 3 choices and dinner has one choice, though they will accommodate dietary restrictions. Our dinner the first night consisted of a wonderful turkey soup, nice salad, roasted pork loin with a great chutney followed by chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream. The next night was even better. Wine is extra but very reasonable. You can view their weekly menu online in advance. The proprietor Mr. Mellor greets you each morning at breakfast and is a delightful person. If you are planning to spend time in Gatlinburg you should consider the Buckhorn Inn. BTW you can also just come for dinner if they have capacity.
Times Past, Times Present, Times Future
I spent some time at the Buckhorn in with my parents, Phoebe and Neil Montgomery, when I was very young. While you might not know that name, my mother’s sister was Liz Strehlow, which really will say it all! My dad wasn’t much of a traveler, but when Liz and Bob invited them down to visit them at the Buckhorn Inn, there was no hesitating, and I got to come along. It must have been in the late 50’s and early 60’s that I accompanied my parents. I remember playing with the Bebb’s children, as I was often alone and left to my own devices, which was wonderful as I could explore the Inn’s grounds.
I must say the comment in the history section about Bob driving up and honking his horn upon reaching the Buckhorn’s driveway is really funny as he was the worst driver ever. My parents and the Strehlow’s loved playing bridge and pitch over some of that Jim Beam.
This all came up as my nephews are hiking the Appalachian Trail and I remembered my wonderful times in the area and I have told my own children of my memories of the coming down to the Buckhorn Inn and thought I would see if it still existed. What a surprise to see your wonderful website. It is on the bucket list to come to that area in the spring, and I know we will be in contact. Thanks for a wonderful 75th review, and I hope your 75th year is successful. Best regards, Liz Neumann, Iowa
April 12, 2014
Join a Birding Expedition at Buckhorn
Where: Right here at Buckhorn Inn. This is bird heaven. Please see our publication about bird life on this property.
When: Thursdays and Saturdays at either 7:30 (before breakfast) am or 8:30 am (after an early breakfast). Must reserve in advance.
Length of Birding Adventure: 1½ Hours
Cost: $15 per person or $25 for two (minimum of three persons required)
How to Register: Inn Office; 24 hour cancelation required.
Rain: Significant rain will result in cancellation
Expert Birder Keith Watson will lead the adventure
April 4, 2014
Recommended April Wildflower Walks
Yellow Lady’s Slipper The following walks are especially good for viewing spring wildflowers. Download a park trail map to find the location of these trails. Oconaluftee River Trail Deep Creek Trail Gregory Ridge Trail Kanati Fork Trail The Kanati Fork Trail begins about 1⁄8 mile north of the Kephart Prong footbridge on the Newfound Gap Road (US-441), eight miles north of Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Schoolhouse Gap Trail Little River Trail Middle Prong Trail Cove Hardwood Self-guiding Nature Trail Porters Creek Trail Appalachian Trail |
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