In celebration of National Composting Week, we would like to take a moment to highlight the various sustainable practices used at Dancing Bear, primarily in our on-site gardens. Our commitment to reducing waste and nurturing the Earth extends beyond traditional...
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Reviews Make Our World Go ‘Round!
At Dancing Bear, we truly appreciate each and every review we receive. Our staff and management make sure to check them daily, and the kind words we receive make our jobs more enjoyable. Every now and then, however, we receive a review that leaves us all with a...
Give the Gift of the Peaceful Side This Holiday Season
As you begin shopping and planning for this Holiday season, consider giving the gift of the Peaceful Side with an Oldham Hospitality gift card valid at all 7 of our PeacefulSide.com locations in Townsend, TN! Provide that special someone with a uniquely Townsend...
Farm-To-Table Stories: Cast Iron Times | Episode One ~ Squash Blossoms
Cast Iron Times. Appalachian Farm-to-Table Story Series Featuring The Dancing Bear Gardens, the Bistro Culinary Team & the Local Purveyors behind the Award-Winning Appalachian Cuisine.“The Garden is taking its sweet time this year…” Says Sharon Oldham as she...
The Dancing Bear Gardens Spring into Action – 2022 Early Planning
“Boss Lady’s Garden Springs into action!” The Dancing Bear Gardens ~ Early Spring Planning
Springtime in the Smokies is Truly Spectacular
What do WE love about wintertime in the Smokies and Peaceful Townsend, TN? Here are our top 5 reasons to visit Dancing Bear Lodge and the Great Smoky Mountains in the colder months!
Quiet & Cozy Smoky Mountain Cabins – The Perfect Winter Retreat
What do WE love about wintertime in the Smokies and Peaceful Townsend, TN? Here are our top 5 reasons to visit Dancing Bear Lodge and the Great Smoky Mountains in the colder months!
The Newly Upgraded Bar
Here’s what we are so excited about! Big changes have been taking place at Dancing Bear Lodge! Executive Chef Shelley needed a bit more culinary space for her and her team to keep creating signature Appalachian cuisine, and our bar - although cozy, lacked the...
The Gardens – at Dancing Bear Lodge
Mother and son Gardening Super-Duo, Sharon Oldham (Boss Lady) and Houston Oldham are the master keepers and Gardening masterminds at Dancing Bear lodge. Together they “toil in the soil” from season to season and bring bountiful gifts of fresh, organic produce to Chef...
Let’s Talk Spring Mushrooms
Spring Recipes, Tips & Tricks for Cooking with Mushrooms Q&A Session with Renowned Chef Shelley of Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro Maybe it's because folks have a little more time to explore their own yards this spring, or maybe we are grasping at every...