RedBird Retreat

We are excited to share that we have decided to partner with Magnolia Vacation Rentals!

This gives our guests the option to book directly and can help reduce their costs, and we will have a great team to help us make sure everything runs smoothly for your mountain getaway.

We had to let our calendar clear while we worked to make this change, but we are now back up and running with plenty of openings available!!

Red Bird Retreat Escape to a serene mountain retreat in the Great Smoky Mountains! This spacious cabin offers 2 large bedrooms, a great room, den, and a full kitchen with a dining area. Relax on the screened upper porch or soak in the hot tub on the open lower porch. Perfect for up to 8 guests, the cabin is secluded...

Our favorite place!!

When you're thinking of great places to eat in , we hope we come to mind. ❤️

Thanks for being such great friends and patrons everyone. See you this week!

I think we need to get some bear ears!!

"So I hear we're after a Big Bear..." - Dolly Parton

We still have summer openings available!! Be sure to book your stay with us and enjoy the best part of the Smokies.

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What a beautiful photo of our beautiful mountains!!

Trail Tuesday

Moody bolder field on Baxter Creek Trail up Mt Sterling in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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It’s the season for wildflowers in the Smokies!!

Pink Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium acauleare) are in full bloom here in the Smokies! These orchids are a beautiful and rare sight! They have very specific habitat and soil requirements, so they do not survive transplanting. For this plant to thrive, please only take pictures and remember to leave no trace!

📷 Source: NPS Photo

Visit Sevierville It's a small town with the types of attractions and shopping you'd expect in a much larger city. Sev

This is one of my favorite times of year at the cabin. (Although, to be honest, I think I say that ANY time I am up here …) There is something special about sitting on the screened in porch, comfortably dressed in a light jacket looking out at spring greening trees and snow capped mountain tops.

April is beginning to book, so if you are planning a long weekend in the mountains with the whole family or a week of quiet adult only time before schools break we would love to have you come stay with us!!

We are in what we call “the sweet spot” of the Smokies, away from the crowds but convenenient to the fun stuff! You can get from the cabin to Pigeon Forge (including Dollywood and The Island) or to Gatlinburg without traveling on the main parkway. Less traffic = less stress!

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Milky Way over Sparks Lane in Cades Cove.
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SPRING is arriving in the mountains!

Have you planned your spring break yet? RedBird retreat has all five-star reviews and our calendar still has openings!

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We look forward to visiting you in your new spot!!

Fog and Frost this morning on Spark's Lane.
I have taken this photo hundreds of times. It never gets old.
Have a Wonderful Wednesday.
Cades Cove.
1/10/2023

2023 Dollywood Operating Calendar!

One of our favorite places near the cabin!! We tell all our guests - whatever you do, don’t miss Split Rail Eats and The Next Chapter!!

We are so thankful for all the wonderful people we have met this past year - our fantastic clean team, other business owners in the Smoky Mountain area, and our wonderful guests who have truly been a joy to host.

We wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and holiday season!

Doug & Linda

We still have ONE week / weekend open in December! Combine your Holiday shopping with an impromptu getaway. We are an easy drive to the Pigeon Forge outlet malls or to the wonderful Arts and Crafts loop in Gatlinburg where you can find those fantastic one of a kind gifts!

Days available December 14 through December 19.

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Picture yourself enjoying the magic!! 🤗 THE POLAR EXPRESS™️ is only 2️⃣ days away! 🙌 Our train is all decorated and ready to head to the North Pole! 🚂 Link is in our bio.

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Beautiful colors this year!

Crisp breeze and fall foliage. You should be here! 🍂🍁🍂🍁

We have the last week and weekend of October open and available to rent! Don’t miss one of the most beautiful autumns in the Smokies that we have seen in a long time!

Private Mountain Cabin w/ hot tub - between Dollywood and Gatlinburg Artist Loop - Pigeon Forge NEW ON RENTAL MARKET! 2-BR mountain cabin sleeps up to 8 - no pets, no smoking. - $273 avg/night - Pigeon Forge - Amenities include: Internet, Air conditioning, TV, Washer & dryer, Parking, No smoking, Heater ✓ Bedrooms: 2 ✓ Sleeps: 8 ✓ Minimum stay from 2 night(s) ✓ Bookable directly online...

This is our go-to place when we are up at the cabin.

Wanna “Scare” up a good time? Then head on over to Split Rail Eats! We’ve got the perfect comfort food to warm up your fall day.

We are located just minutes from Dollywood and a great place to stay while you enjoy the beautiful Smokies in autumn!!

Contact us directly or instantly book through VRBO

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Here’s a list of our Arts and Crafts Community Members who will be painting.
*Woods Hippensteal at Vern Hippensteal Gallery
*Mike Fowler at Fowler’s Clay Works
*Louise Bales at Cliff Dwellers Gallery
*Steve Hampton at Black Bear Crafts
*Joyce Branch at J&J Signs
*Jann Peitso at A Jann Peitso Gallery
Look for the chairs on the map to find the artist that are working on them this weekend.

September in the mountains??
Yes Yes Yes!!!!

Days are still summer warm, but cooler in the mornings and evenings, and September is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities in the area. Weekdays are laid back and weekends are still hopping, so there is something for everyone sometime during the week!

To top it all off, we are offering 20% off on your week long stay in September!

Instantly book through VRBO:

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Or contact us directly!

Our sweet guests this weekend sent us a photo of a surprise visitor to the cabin! I think we need suggestions for a bear name!!

It is August and bears are still active! They are fun to see when you come to the mountains to visit!

However, let’s keep our wild friends wild. If they become too accustomed to close human interaction they are at higher risk of being euthanized.

- never approach a bear
- don’t store food in cars
- keep car doors locked
- keep home doors and windows locked
- dispose of trash in “bear proof” containers

https://bearwise.org/what-bears-do-in-august/

What bears do in August - BearWise When it’s hot, bears pant, stretch out in the shade and cool off in the water. Berries are an important summer food source for bears. Bears learn from other bears.

We are literally just minutes from the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts community in Gatlinburg!

https://greatsmokyartsandcrafts.com/

Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Handmade in Gatlinburg, TN

Do you have plans to attend Norton’s Gatlinburg Apparel, Jewelry, and Gift Show this September 9, 10, and 11? Why not come stay with us at RedBird Retreat? We are convenient to Gatlinburg and other local attentions, and available for booking!!

https://www.facebook.com/TheNortonShows/

We will get new brochures to keep at the cabin as soon as we can. We are just minutes from the Arts & Crafts Loop so it would be a shame to miss visiting the wonderful shops and restaurants when you stay with us!

Doesn’t this look like fun!!

Are you planning to come to the Gatlinburg Crafts Festival in July? The Gatlinburg Convention Center is convenient to Redbird Retreat - a great place to relax after a fun day of shopping and crafting. (We will even share directions to the convention center to help you avoid traffic as much as possible!)

There are currently openings on our July calendar and we are offering discounts for 7 day stays. You can either book directly by messaging us on Facebook, or book through VRBO by going to vrbo.com/2730929