Smokey Shadows Lodge
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Secluded Yet Next to Everything!
Rent the entire Lodge for your special event $1500 per day plus tax.
Now is the time to call to plan your employee Christmas parties at the Inn! Call us for details!
Nestled on a 4500 foot high bluff in beautiful Maggie Valley, North Carolina, you'll find historic Smokey Shadows Lodge.
Built in 1953 of native stone and hand-hewn chestnut logs, Smokey Shadows is a rustic country lodge with all charm and character of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Whether the occasion is a 'wedding or a family vacation', Smokey Shadows Lodge is available exclusively for your special event. Ask how you can 'Rent the Entire Inn', we will be glad to work out the arrangements. Waynesville / Maggie Valley Presents
The Christmas Tour Of B&BsNothing can compare to the Christmas spirit.
The porch, running the full length of the lodge, is filled with rocking chairs. An old porch swing has a prominent location. The view from the porch is breathtaking, and many people come to the porch in slippers and bath robes with cups of tea or coffee to watch the sun rise. Inside the lodge, exposed beams and wormy chestnut walls dominate. The great room has a massive stone fireplace and time polished hardwood floors.
We are located just 30 minutes west of Asheville and border the Blue Ridge Parkway which runs through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We are just off Ski Mountain Road which leads to Cataloochee Ski Area, a great recreation in winter. Smokey Shadows Lodge has been the proud host to VIPs from the Smithsonian Institute, McDonald's Association, a chapel for weddings and a star for the filming of Tennessee's 'Fire on the Mountain.' Featured in Blue Ridge Magazine and Log Home Living.
"...The food, the conversation, the warmth of everyone... was like family. We have found a second home in the Mts, and something that's even better, we've found a friend..." Kenny Rogers
"Many, many thanks for your kindness & extra special "touches." This is such an enjoyable place to stay!" - The Jensens and Rogers
Mountain ViewSmokey Shadows' unique location provides guests the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Nearby attractions include... - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Close to Ghost Town in the Sky
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Biltmore House and Gardens
- Harrah's Cherokee Casino
- Cherokee Indian Reservation
- Cataloochee Ski Area
- Ghost Town Amusement Park
- Golf
- Nantahalla River
- Rafting, Hiking, Fishing, Antiques, Fairs and Festivals, etc.
- Mountain Music
- Wheels Through Time Museam - Automobiles and Motorcylcles
Read about Smokey Shadows' Lodge in the travel book by Cathy and Vernon Summerlin, Traveling the Southern Highlands, which is an informative and entertaining guide to the southeast's mountainous regions exploring areas from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Blue Ridge Parkway. 100 Secrets of the Smokies: A Guide to the Best Undiscovered Places in the Great Smoky Mountains Area (The Savvy Traveler's Guide) by Randall Duckett, Maryellen Kennedy Duckett
The main lodge has twelve rooms, cozy and rustic, with log-beam ceilings and stone-log walls. Each has a private bath. No two rooms are alike. Several have feather beds, and are accented with heirloom quilts and curtains.
The main lodge provides a great room to relax by the warm fire on cool evenings. For the solitude seekers, there are also two unique cabins with one being over 100 years old.
The view isn't the only thing to take in at Smokey Shadows Lodge, there's plenty of good "country gourmet" cooking as well. A sumptuous continental breakfast awaits you when you rise in the morning and Ginger offers other fine meals upon request. We offer advanced reservations dining 3 to 4 nights a week . This family style setting can be for parties of up to 40 people.
Please ask for complete details.
(ideal for those wedding groups or family reunions)Smokey Shadows is open year round. This is the perfect setting for your special occasion, holiday celebration, or just an escape to spend some quiet reflecting hours. The Shinns are gracious hosts and will be most happy to accommodate you and your needs.
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SAs a child, Ginger would travel from Miami to Maggie Valley each year for vacation. Hikes in the surrounding woods, cookouts and bonfires, home cooked meals, scenic drives through the Smoky Mountains along the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway only minutes from the lodge, square dancing in the valley and great souvenir shopping were all cherished memories. Over the years, Ginger and her husband Bud, along with their children, would continue to carry on the Smokey Shadows tradition. Until the day came that Ginger and her family decided to make Smokey Shadows their permanent home and have been reliving childhood memories every day since.
Now, the Shinns dedicate their lives to creating those same memories for all who visit!
"Hooray! Our new cookbook, "Flavors of Smokey Shadows" is almost ready!"
Remember Smokey Shadows for everything from simple cozy getaways and weddings
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Our Amenities Include... - Cozy Rooms
- Historic Cabins
- Fireplaces
- Continental Breakfast
- Only 1 1/2 Miles from Town
- All Private Baths
- Family Operated
- Family Atmosphere
- Candlelight Dinners
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Reviews: Dear Ginger, Tracy and Amie,
I cannot tell you how special last night was. You are the best hostesses I know and your cooking is wonderful. Thank you fro all you did to make last night so very special. You guys are the best!
Love much,
KellyTo the Shinn family,
A special thank you for all of your hard work last night making Kelly's Birthday such a great experience for everyone. The charm of the lodge combined with the spectacular views and wonderful meal that you served was an evening for all to remember. I am confident that you will see most of the first timers back real soon. Thanks again for doing what you obviously do best - making people happy and comfortable.
Yours very truly,
Mark Olesen -
Arguably the most magnificent view in all of Maggie Valley from our front porch at Smokey Shadows!
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A great place for youth retreats!
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Pets, weighing upto 12 lbs, are accepted in cabins (only) with prior arrangements with innkeepers.
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We offer two unique cabins. The Shindig Cabin has one bedroom with queen bed, bathroom, loft upstairs with two double beds. This cabin is nice for honeymoon or family.
$140/per night (weekday or weekend)Our smaller cabin is the Shadow Shack. This cabin has a queen bed, bathroom, refrigerator, and microwave.
$120/per night (weekday or weekend)
Shadow Shack
Shindig Cabin Living Room -
Plan your memorable occasion at Smokey Shadows! -
Please ask for complete details on which accommodations are accessible.
