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Dude Ranch Adventure, Great Smokey Mountains

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Knoxville
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Tennessee
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Overview

Calling all City Slickers! Get ready to enjoy the best Western experience in the East as you   saddle up for an unforgettable adventure at at real American Dude ranch in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains.

 

  • All inclusive stay at a spectacular location
  • Wide variety of organized activities included
  • Fantastic home cooked food served in an authentic Pioneer style town
  • Modern log cabin accommodation built in traditional style
  • Children‚Äôs rates available on request 
  • Weight limit of 225 lbs to ride the horses (225 - 250 lbs if you can physically mount the horse and lean forward when necessary)

Set against spectacular scenery, the dude ranch features its very own Western style town, including a 1200 sq ft dining room, 800 sq ft kitchen, 300 sq ft TV and library room and an upstairs dance room where the live bluegrass band plays. There is also a 500 sq ft saloon with an outside covered deck. 

You'll enjoy great meals from breakfast to supper. Grill Steaks, chicken, turkey, and pork are just a few of the main entrees served each week, complemented by mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables, homemade breads and delicious desserts.

  • Arrival & Welcome Orientation
    Check in at the ranch and meet your hosts. You’ll get a tour of the ranch grounds and a full rundown of the upcoming activities.
  • Gear Fitting & Horse Assignment
    Get paired with your horse and fitted with riding gear. A quick briefing will cover safety, riding basics, and ranch etiquette.
  • Morning Trail Ride
    Start the day with a scenic horseback ride through mountain trails, rivers, and forested landscapes with a seasoned wrangler guiding the way.
  • Lunch at the Ranch Lodge
    Refuel with a hearty, home-cooked meal made from fresh, local ingredients.
  • Afternoon Activities
    Choose from activities like cattle drives, archery, tubing, or simply relaxing by the river or around the campfire.
  • Evening Campfire & Entertainment
    Wrap up the day with marshmallows, storytelling, music, or line dancing under the stars.

Booking & Cancellation
• 30% deposit required to reserve
• Balances due 60 days before arrival

Pricing Structure
• Rates vary seasonally (high- vs. low-season)
• All-inclusive packages cover lodging, meals, and typical ranch 

Health & Safety
• Participants should be in moderate physical condition—comfortable with riding, hiking, and cabin living
Weight limit of 200 lbs for advanced riding clinics 

Access & Location
• Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee
• Within a 5-hour drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, and Huntsville

Food & Lodging
• Family-style dining featuring three daily home-cooked meals in a central lodge
• Rustic yet comfortable log-cabin lodging; bring your own sleeping bag for overnight cattle drives 

Weather Policy
• Ranch operates year-round, weather-dependent
• Seasonal events are scheduled in specific months (e.g. fall cattle drives, women’s week, holiday weekends)

This experience does not have a physical location and can be attended online.

This experience will be held at a location of your choice within the service area.

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