3 Smoky Mountain Attractions That Are Perfect for a Church Retreat
If you are planning a church retreat to the Smokies, you will find several wonderful attractions that will inspire your group! Whether you want to enjoy a heartwarming Biblical show, visit a lovely prayer garden or learn the roots of southern gospel music, you can do it all just minutes away from our cabins! Here are 3 Smoky Mountain attractions that are perfect for a church retreat:
1. Biblical Times Dinner Theater
The Biblical Times Dinner Theater combines a high quality Bible-based production with a delicious meal that everyone in your church group will love! The show features a talented live cast, as well as state-of-the-art holographic and 3D technology, for a performance that will uplift and inspire you! With each of the shows at the Biblical Times Dinner Theater, you will be served a meal of biblical proportions so be sure to come hungry! While dining, the cast will sing a variety of Christian music to warm your heart, including southern gospel, contemporary, hymns, and worship music!
2. Parrot Mountain and Gardens
Another one of the Smoky Mountain attractions that is perfect for a church retreat is Parrot Mountain and Gardens in Pigeon Forge! This delightful attraction is situated on 4 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and features hundreds of gorgeous tropical birds, as well as thousands of flowers, plants, and trees! Your church group will be particularly interested in the Garden of Eden, which is truly a slice of heaven on earth! This lovely area of the park contains scriptures along landscaped trails and a prayer garden where you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the praying angels and other statuary.
3. Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame
The Southern Gospel Museum a
nd Hall of Fame pays homage to the roots of Southern gospel music, many of which began right in the rolling hills of East Tennessee! During a tour of the museum, you will learn about the pioneers who took gospel music out of the Bible belt and into the homes of families from around the world! The museum also explains how gospel legends paved the way for many of your favorite contemporary artists that can be heard on Christian radio today. The museum is situated inside of the Dollywood theme park and admission is included as part of your paid ticket into the park. While at Dollywood, your church group may also be interested in the Robert F. Thomas Chapel! This adorable chapel is named in honor of the doctor who delivered little Dolly Rebecca Parton and offers services every Sunday when the park is open.
Where to Stay
Stay close to these Smoky Mountain attractions with a church retreat to Timber Tops Large Cabins, where you will find an amazing selection of large cabins for church groups! Whether you have a church group of 15 members or 50 members, we have just the cabin for you! While staying in our comfortable cabins, you will love the breathtaking scenery of the Smokies and the secluded atmosphere that is perfect for fellowship! Our cabins also feature spacious living rooms for group worship services, as well as a fully equipped kitchen where you can prepare a fabulous meal for the group to enjoy!
Check out all of our large cabins in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg today to plan a church retreat near these wonderful Smoky Mountain attractions! We look forward to welcoming your group!
