It was our 2nd Annual Smoky Mountains Holiday in a luxury cabin in the mountains of Tennessee. In all things statistics, my resting heartrate dropped 5 points just being there. Above and below, this was the view from our cabin porch.
There is always a certain thrill driving up a mountain's steep and winding roads to find the cabin. Jumping out of the car, running in from room to room, and racing to see the views of the mountain, it was all beautiful and finding our cabin fully decorated for Christmas was such a surprise and special touch we loved.
This trip was strategically planned to start the holidays in the mountains to segue being home by Wednesday night to welcome Thanksgiving today, then Christmas officially begins tomorrow. There is no better town to welcome the holidays like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It is quintessential Hallmark Christmas.
My favorite store in Gatlinburg is the Savannah Bee Company.
In Gatlinburg the absolute best breakfast ever is the Pancake Pantry. A must do and must wait in line for. This year I had the pumpkin crepes and it was worth every carb!
Next to the Pancake Pantry is the villages where one strolls from shop to shop appreciating the quaint uniqueness each brings.
Gatlinburg in the evening brings the glow of Christmas.
This year's fabulous new find was The Island at Pigeon Forge and Paula Dean's. Paula Dean's is a dining experience. In the photo is southern sweet tea & cheesy biscuits before the family dining experience began. Paula Dean's has the most fabulous buttery mashed potatoes I have ever tasted.
Fried Green Tomatoes...
In the center of the Island is a water fountain that dances to music that fills the air.
Fun purchases and fabulous dining experiences, we took in a country Christmas feel good music show. Each of us preferred being in our beautiful cabin in the evenings. It was fully luxury with breathtaking views, with the fireplace lit and all the amenities we could need, that was the relaxing refreshment we ultimately wanted.
We were 4 generations: a great grandmother, a grandmother, a daughter/momma + 1.
Arriving in April 2020...
Leaving our mark in the cabins book of memories, it was a lovely holiday.
I came home to my home office painted and my new chandelier put up. Thank you, Papa! ❤️
Happy Thanksgiving,
xo
