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An adventurous 5,200 acre mountain retreat for all ages, with delicious food included
Walland, TN, US
Location
2017
Year opened
36
# of rooms
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1995
Starting rate
Experience it
Want to see what a stay really looks like with kids? Here’s how other families did it.
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tips and watch-outs from families who've been there
sleep
- Kids 3 and under stay free; kids 4+ incur a $250/night surcharge per child to cover food.
- Rooms are well thought out, and the beds are super comfortable.
- All rooms have outdoor space and come with a golf cart to get around the property. (Don’t forget to charge it at night!)
- Thunderhead and Clingmans Cottages are most convenient to The Lodge and The Hub (activity center) and are generally best for families.
- Watchman cabins are located at the very top of the property near the Firetower restaurant. Views are beautiful, but it’s a long golf cart ride to The Valley (family pool area). Consider requesting Lexus transport or booking a room closer to The Lodge if you'll be visiting The Valley often.
- Two- to five-bedroom houses are available to rent—great for larger families or groups. Most are convenient to The Lodge. Visit the Blackberry Mountain website for more info.
- The Treehouses are adults only.
play
- The concierge team will email you to schedule activities, sitters, etc. Things book up—so get moving once they reach out.
- The Valley—home to the family pool, pond with waterslide, and tennis courts—is a 10–15 minute golf cart ride from The Lodge. It doesn't open until 10am, which feels a bit late for some early-rising kids and no meals are available (only snacks and beverages)
- The golf carts are slow — but this also means they feel safe when you're going downhill. Have a resort Lexus drive you if you're in a rush or are worried about squirmy kids).
- The Lodge infinity pool is stunning (one of our favorite pool views in the US!)— it’s for ages 16+ only, so send your kids off with your spouse, get a babysitter, or book the kids club!
- We love that the 4 and up kids club has evening sessions (5:30-9:30), in addition to morning and afternoon. You must reserve in advance and it does fill up.
- If you want a kid-free date activity, the cocktail-making class is fantastic. Or if you're worried about parenting after several drinks - the spa is lovely too.
- Go on a hike and see if you can find the troll. (Bring your own kid carrier though, as they don't provide any).
eat
- Meals are included—and you won't want to miss them! You can order as much as you want, so if several items sound good, don't be shy.
- Rooms are stocked with some snacks and beverages - and they'll provide milk. If you have other grocery needs, they are happy to pick up a Kroger order for you.
- If you want a break from sitting in a restaurant with your kids, you can order your meal to your room or eat by The Lodge pool. (Kids are allowed to have lunch on the patio adjacent to the pool.)
- Kids under 10 are asked to have dinner between 5:30 and 7. If the weather is nice, we recommend asking for an outside table at Three Sisters.
- Watch the sunset from Firetower one night—views from inside the restaurant are great, but we recommend climbing on top for an even better view.
The details
What room setup does your family need, at minimum?
We're having you search by beds, rather than number and age of kids, because every family sleeps differently.
King/queen bed includes pullout sofas
Kid-size bed includes sofas (not pullout), twin beds, or rollaway beds
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King/queen bed includes pullout sofas
Kid-size bed includes sofas (not pullout), twin beds, or rollaway beds
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Must haves
Watchman Cabin - King
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1 king bed, space for 1 crib
- Smallest, and most rustic, room category
- Beautiful views from the private outside deck
- Close to the mountain-top hot tub (your baby monitor might stretch there)
- Located at the very top of the property - close to Firetower restaurant but a long (25-minute) golf cart ride down to the kids pool (recommendation: have them pick you up in a car instead)
- Has a wood-burning stove
- Freestanding accommodation - average 450 sq. ft.
- One king bed
- iPad, Bose radio, phone and Wi-Fi in room (please note there is not a TV in the room)
- Two Adirondack chairs and a drink table outdoors
- Access to heated outdoor tub
- Wood burning stove
- Stocked pantry with coffee station and mini refrigerator
- Private bathroom with single sink and standing shower
- Personal guided hike up to the Watchman Cabins upon arrival (if desired)
- Reserved golf cart at the Firetower
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Clingmans Cottage
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1 king bed, 1 murphy bed in a separate room, space for 1 crib, trundle bed option
- This cottage is great for families - the small "spa room" has a murphy bed and is perfect for kids
- A crib can fit in the walk-in closet, but you have to walk through the closet to get to the bathroom; the mini fridge and snacks are in the closet area as well
- Beautiful views of the mountains from your patio and hot tub
- Walkable to The Lodge and The Hub
- Freestanding Cottage - average 1,010 sq. ft.
- One king bed and spa room for in-room services with a full murphy bed for an additional bedroom
- Private outdoor soaking tub and fireplace
- Private bathroom with dual sink, separate jetted tub and shower
- Smart TV, iPad, Bose radio, phone and Wi-Fi in room
- Pantry with coffee station and mini refrigerator
- Porch with lounge chairs
- Close to the Lodge and pool
- Golf cart
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Thunderhead Cottage
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1 king bed, 1 trundle bed, and 1 crib
- A crib can fit in the walk-in closet, but you have to walk through the closet to get to the bathroom; the mini fridge and snacks are in the closet area as well
- Walkable to The Lodge and The Hub
- If you want more space, book the Clingmans Cottage instead (it has an additional room with a murphy bed, as well as a hot tub)
- One king bed
- Private bathroom with dual sink, separate jetted tub and shower
- Smart TV, iPad, Bose radio, phone and Wi-Fi in room
- Porch with lounge chairs
- Stocked pantry with coffee station and mini refrigerator
- Indoor/outdoor fireplace
- Close to the Lodge and pool
- Golf cart
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Watchman Cabin - 2 Queen
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2 queen beds, space for 1 crib
- Smallest, and most rustic, room category
- Beautiful views from the private outside deck
- Close to the mountain-top hot tub (your baby monitor might stretch there)
- Located at the very top of the property - close to Firetower restaurant but a long (25-minute) golf cart ride down to the kids pool (recommendation: have them pick you up in a car instead)
- Has a wood-burning stove
- Two queen beds
- Bose radio, iPad, phone and Wi-Fi in room (please note that there is not a TV in the room)
- Two Adirondack chairs and a drink table outdoors
- Access to heated outdoor soaking tub
- Wood-burning stove
- Stocked pantry with coffee station and mini refrigerator
- Private bathroom with single sink and standing shower
- Reserved golf cart at the Firetower
- ADA compliant room available
- Individual rates include nightly accommodations, morning wellness classes, pantry snacks, dinner on the day of arrival through breakfast on the day of departure during traditional meal hours
- Sleeps up to four guests
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Kids Club
Camp Blackberry
- Ages: 4+
- Cost: $140 for four hours
- Morning session: 9am - 1pm (breakfast available upon request, lunch is included)
- Afternoon session: 1 - 5pm
- Evening session: 5:30-9:30pm (dinner is included)
- Advanced booking is required
- Available year round
- Maintain a 5 kids to 1 counselor ratio
- Includes culinary activities, outdoor adventure, art, wellness and mountain exploration
Pools
Valley Pool
- Open 10am - 5pm, March 31 through October 31 (heated)
- One end of the pool is zero entry, the other end has a diving board
Valley Pond
- Large freshwater pond
- Two waterslides (one 30-foot, one smaller), small beach area, kayaks, paddleboards, floating dock
- Open May 26 through September 2
Lodge Pool
- Infinity pool and hot tub with stunning views of the Great Smoky Mountains
- Age 16+ only
- Open year round (heated)
Beach
Babysitting
- Babysitting services are available upon request for kids as young as six weeks, with a 2-hour minimum
- Recommend booking a minimum of 3 hours for dinner coverage.
- Babysitters are booked at a two-to-one ratio for kids 3 and up and a one-to-one ratio for kids 2 years old and below
- Advanced booking is required
Activities
On property
- Pickleball and tennis
- Indoor climbing wall
- Hiking
- Art classes
- Yoga
- Indoor basketball court
- Arbor Adventure ropes course (age 8+)
Off property
- Horseback riding at private stables at Blackberry Farm (age 8+)
- Fly Fishing (age 5+)
Highlights
- All meals are included, starting with dinner on your day of arrival and ending with breakfast on your day of departure.
- Menu items rotate daily
- Kids menus are available (but they'll also make other items, per your request)
- Families with children under 10 are asked to have dinner from 5:30-7pm
Early Morning
- Coffee available in room
Breakfast
- Three Sisters | 7:30 - 10:30am | sample menu
Lunch
- Three Sisters | 12 - 2:30pm | sample menu
- Pool Service | 12 - 2:30pm (seasonal)
Dinner
- Three Sisters | 5:30 - 9pm | sample menu
- Firetower | 5:30 - 9pm | sample menu
Snacks
- Three Sisters, Sycamore, or Pool Service midday meal (extra charge)| 2:30 - 5pm | sample menu
- In-room snacks and non-alcoholic beverages (no charge)
Travel & transportation
From the Airport
- 30 minutes from Knoxville (TYS) airport
- Concierge can arrange for transportation and car seats can be provided
Around the property
- All rooms come with a golf cart for getting around the property - or the hotel is happy to pick you up in a resort Lexus and drive you around the property (they have car seats available)
Leave it at home - they have it!
- cribs
- highchairs
- diaper genies
- car seats
If you have other requests let them know and they'll try to get it for your stay!
Ready to Book Your Stay?
Book through us (at no added cost!) for access to perks, including resort credit, free breakfast, preference for upgrades and early check-in/late check-out (crucial for naps!)