The Lodge

The Lodge

10 individual guest rooms, kitchen, dining room, and coffee bar.

Four Guest Houses

Four Guest Houses

The Hemlock House, The Chestnut Farmhouse, The Cherokee House, and The Sequoia Cottage

The Overmountain Conference Center

The Overmountain Conference Center

1,200 square-foot conference facility with audio/video equipment, bathrooms, three private showers, and a kitchenette

The Whitetail Stage

The Whitetail Stage

Amphitheater with electricity and seating for up to 600 places

The Watauga Lake Overlook

The Watauga Lake Overlook

Deck providing a view of Watauga Lake

Nine Miles of Hiking Trails

Nine Miles of Hiking Trails

A large network of trails running throughout the Retreat

Brtistol Motor Speedway March Race Availability

Due to a last minute cancellation our 10 bedroom Lodge is available this weekend only for $650 per night. Please mention the announcement when calling for details. 

We have 2 rooms available for the Bristol Motor Speedway March race weekend. Each rents for $125 per night including breakfast. Please call 1 800 957 1776 to discuss details and to reserve the rooms.

Ski Report by: Will Black

The Ski Season is in full bloom and this year is the “Best in years,” according to Sugar Hollow Retreat Innkeeper Jim Gresch. The conditions at Ski Beech are favorable to skiing with 14 of 15 slopes open and a base of 40-78 inches. The conditions at Ski Sugar are also favorable. 20 slopes, as well as tubing and skating, are open with a base of 44 to 99 inches. Both locations received 8 inches of fresh powder during the last snow (Jan. 30th). The snow is here and the slopes are open, the only thing missing is you.

Tennessee Mountain Vacations and Retreats at Sugar Hollow

Welcome to a unique haven of pristine wilderness beauty in the Appalachian Mountains of northeastern Tennessee. Sugar Hollow Retreat provides elegant, yet reasonably priced accommodations for individuals and groups in an exceptional natural environment.

Sugar Hollow is ideally located near the eclectic mountain towns of Banner Elk, Johnson City, and Boone, yet uniquely positioned for privacy and tranquility. Our 300-acre property is truly a wildlife sanctuary for turkey, deer, and other small game in an environment of cliffs, rivers, mountains & meadows.

Sugar Hollow Retreat provides lodging and meeting facilities for individuals, churches, and businesses. For family vacations and other groups we offer Tennessee vacation rentals that include 4 private guest houses and a 10 bedroom lodge.

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What Our Guests Are Saying

"Nothing our friends told us about Sugar Hollow Retreat prepared us for what has been created, A WONDERFUL GET-AWAY PLACE. From the Lodge to the houses to the conference center, every detail has been thought of. It is an AMAZING spot!"

Placide & Andy Barada - Durham, NC

"What an awesome adventure! Wonderful accommodations, fantastic views, and incredible camaraderie, an experience Sandra and I will never forget."

Bill & Sandra Brown - Raleigh, NC

"After seeing the facilities and meeting the staff of this Retreat it is hard to imagine that your experience could be anything other than... Amazing!"

Pat Johns - Watauga Lake Magazine

Tennessee Mountain News
January 21st, 2010

When Visiting Sugar Hollow Retreat for the First Time

By Camden

When visiting Sugar Hollow Retreat for the first time, there are a few things you can do to make your trip easier. 

January 13th, 2010

Finding Peace of Mind

By Camden

Life moves so quickly for some of us.  As tools that allows instant communication speed up the rate of our work, it becomes increasingly important for us to seek moments of quiet and peace before we forget how to relax.

One of my favorite places to seek peace of mind is at Sugar Hollow Retreat.  The 300-acre rental property is full of spaces for relaxing, spending time with people, and letting your mind unwind.  When you're there, you understand what this really means.

January 9th, 2010

Working Vacations at Sugar Hollow Retreat

By Anonymous

Sugar Hollow Retreat is as fine a location as any to make your “home away  from home” but did you know that it can also be a “work away from work.”  Why not bring your company to Sugar Hollow for this purpose?

Sugar Hollow Specials

Event Planner's Special

Now is the time of the year when groups make decisions on where to stay for their next big event. If you have been given the assignment of researching facilities, let us simplify your task. Our 10 bedroom lodge is great for groups up to 30 and we can accommodate another 40-50 in our 4 other guesthouses. We also allow camping for additional guest who like the outdoors.. Discounts are given for multiple units and more than a 2 night reservation. If you need help with meals, services and activities, we can assist in planning your event as well.

Call 1800 957 1776 to discuss availability and package pricing.