Hurricane Sandy has brought some wild weather to the U.S. – and Deer Ridge Mountain Resort is no exception. We received our first snowfall of the year before the end of October, just a little earlier than usual. Enjoy the pictures below:

and after the storm,

We hosted a beautiful fall wedding on the Sundeck this past Friday. The bride and groom had a bagpiper at the ceremony to provide music. Not our run-of-the-mill wedding and we wanted to share some great pictures and video with you.

Click the links below to view video clips from the “Highland” wedding ceremony

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Recessional

Beautiful fall weather and colors here at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort. Wanted to share a few of this weeks pictures:

The 12th Annual Deer Ridge Mountain Resort Sunset Festival, which is held every Saturday evening during the month of October, has proven to be the most attended and most successful to date. The Blue Grass Music, German cuisine and beautiful weather were a big hit with Deer Ridge guests. We still have two more Saturday Sunset Festivals left to go. The Sunset Festival is complimentary to all Deer Ridge guests. These pictures capture some fun moments during this past Saturday’s event. We hope you can join us and create your own spectacular Smoky Mountain memories at the Deer Ridge Mountain Resort Sunset Festival. Call toll free 1-877-333-7743 to book your stay!

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort is pleased to welcome the Lockheed Martin Golf Association to the resort as they add several golf courses in the Gatlinburg area to their annual tour. Guests will be playing at both of the Sevierville Golf Club courses as well as at Bent Creek. The golfer’s response to our locale has been very positive so far and we hope that staying at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort becomes an annual event for the Lockheed Martin Golf Association.

Just wanted to let folks know that our blistering hot summer seems to be a memory now, as cooler more autumn-like tempertures have arrived. While the period of time between Labor Day and October is usually a slower time here at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort we have had some events to keep things busy. This weekend we look forward to hosting a golf group and having a small wedding here at the resort. October is just around the corner and we hope that you will be able to join us for Sunset Fest, our annual autumn celebration held each Saturday afternoon in October. This event features free food for our guests, wonderful bluegrass music, and the “Best View of the Smokies”. If you haven’t made plans yet there is still time…but remember these weekends book fast, so don’t wait too long. The colors haven’t changed yet, we never know exactly when they will – as always, you can give us a call and we will let you know how things are looking. I thought I would post a few pictures of autumns past just to set the mood!

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort is looking forward to hosting the Sunset Festival every Saturday afternoon in October.  There is no better way to enjoy the fall foliage, beautiful views of the Smokies, and warm southern hospitality than to attend the Sunset Festival!  This event is provided at NO CHARGE to our guests and features lively bluegrass music along with a tasty evening meal – all against the backdrop of “The Best View in the Smokies”.  Many of our guests make the annual trip to Deer Ridge for the Sunset Festival and we hope that you will join them.  Don’t miss this awesome autumn event – make your reservations today as rooms are booking fast!

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Sunset Fest 2011