This is the last week for the Sunset Festival!

We’ve had a great time this year as we have every year, but it’s we’re always a bit sad to see it go and have to wait for the next October for great food, great music, great fun and great views – simply because it’s October!

we’re fortunate that the colors have kind of held out as long as they have. It means the views for this Saturday’s (October 30th) Sunset Festival will be the optimal autumn experience as far as the Smoky Mountains becoming an incredible collection of dotted colors and no one else within 50 miles of us provides views as vast and majestic as we do. The sunset completes the circle and everything, for this little period of time at least, is right with the world. Perfect way for the Sunset Festival to go out!

And don’t forget our Buy 2 Nights and Get the Third Night free special! It’s good until the end of October and it works perfectly with the Sunset Festival. Make the last one for the year special with a new reservation at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort!

Sunset Festival is Saturday, October 30th, 5:00-7:00 PM. Food, music and views are all free for Deer Ridge guests!

These are just a few of the pictures that show off what a nice, relaxing and fun time you can have with us during the Sunset Festivals on Saturday nights (5-7PM) in October

If you were looking to come to Deer Ridge or Gatlinburg at all for the Thanksgiving section of the Autumn season, we have a treat for you.

Deer Ridge is having a Fall Sale – 15% off ANY stay of 2 or more nights in November. This Offer is valid on any condominium or cabin between November 1st and Nov. 20th in 2010 (cannot be combined with any other discount). See our specials page at http://www.deerridge.com/specials.html for more details!

You just haven’t lived until you’ve seen the sun set over the incredible views of the Smoky Mountains from the big deck at Deer Ridge. Come and enjoy the sauna, the indoor pool/hot tub and all of our other amenities in addition to those views – at even less than our regular rates. Other places charge more for your vacation during the autumn and holiday seasons, we charge less. Only at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort!

The Sunset Festival in October is an interesting section of the Deer Ridge calendar. Whereas most Festivals are continuous events that last for a few days, maybe more, the Sunset Festival at Deer Ridge is spread out to every Saturday night, 5-7PM in October and what it means is live bluegrass music, food, drinks and fun for all on the great big deck outside the management office. Watch the sun go down East Tennessee style!

In addition to that, Deer Ridge is holding a Buy 2 Nights and Get the Third Night Free sale for accommodations during the Sunset Festival! Some places would actually charge additional money for similar events, Deer Ridge is giving some back! You pay 1/3 less for all the same amenities, pool, sauna, on site video rental, playgrounds and, of course, those views that make Deer Ridge is more than well-known for.

Book now because reservations for October fill up fast and its not too early for Mid-July to do so. Sunset Festival is every Saturday in October at 5-7 PM. We look forward to seeing you and we hope you look forward to the sunsets over the incredible views of Deer Ridge Mountain Resort!

We received this from a guest.

“The Lewis Family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks for making us feel very much at home at Deer Ridge.  Sandee was helpful in every way possible.  I began working with her in June of 2009 and had many talks with her about the facilities and our needs over the last year.  Deer Ridge Resort is Gatlinburg’s BEST KEPT SECRET!  You feel like you are truly in a wilderness, yet, you have all the conveniences of home. The quiet surroundings and beautiful views give one a sense of serenity and peace!  Personally,. this was my second stay at Deer Ridge and I look forward to coming back again in the future.  Rev. John Lewis”

A guest wanted to share with us some pictures taken of Cades Cove now that the roads are open.

These pictures are so gorgeous we just had to share them with you too. Please enjoy and imagine what you could be seeing by staying with us for the Spring or Summer!

It is a well known fact that vacation packages are some of the best ways to get the most value out of your vacation, and the people at Deer Ridge responsible for putting them together have made it their mission to give you more options and bang for your buck than most!

With Dollywood, you get two adult tickets for the theme park in addition to your stay at Deer Ridge. Please see for http://www.deerridge.com/dollywood.html for prices and options.

For Horseback Riding, the package includes 2 tickets for a one hour guided trip through the National Park on Hwy. 321 (Ages 5 and up, Maximum weight of 225 lbs), see http://www.deerridge.com/horseback_riding.html for prices and options.

For Whitewater Rafting, you get a river rafting adventure for 2 down the Upper Pigeon River with the experts at Rafting in the Smokies. Please see http://www.deerridge.com/whitewater_rafting.html for prices and options.

Or for the Family Adventure Package: check this out…

4 Nights Lodging for 2 Adults and 2 Children
4 Tickets to Dollywood
4 Tickets for White Water Rafting and
4 Tickets for Horseback Riding

for $899.00, a $250 value!

And we got more where that came from! This could be the best vacation you have ever had in the Smokies! Visit www.gatlinburgfamilyadventurepackage.com to reserve this vacation package today!

This is the last week to catch all the amazing performances from South America, Africa, Nova Scotia, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago and the incredible Imagine by Le Grand Cirque. You have until April 26th to relive the excitement of the Festival of the Nations, or, if this is your first time, come see why Dollywood has chosen to open each season with this incredible gathering of the corners of the Earth for years and years!

Deer Ridge Resort offers a wonderful Dollywood Vacation Package that makes it convenient and cost effective for families to come and enjoy the privacy and beauty of Deer Ridge Mountain Resort along with thrills, entertainment and fun that Dollywood Theme Park Offers. Get the best of both worlds with our vacation and ticket packages!

Visit www.dollywoodfamilyvacationpackage.com to reserve this vacation package today!