Greetings from the Peaceful Side of the Smokies! Summer is upon us, and it's prime time to get outdoors and explore. For our very first trail feature of the series, we’re spotlighting Ace Gap. We’ll break down what you need to know and invite you to hike along with us...
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Dancing Into Summer
Greetings to our Friends of the Bear! Hold onto your hats because July and August are gearing up to be jam-packed with excitement! Here’s the scoop: Kicking things off with a bang, the legendary TG Sheppard is set to rock the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center on...
Dancing into May
Greetings to our Friends of the Bear! We have an action-packed month ahead of us with the Bigfoot Festival this weekend at the Townsend Visitor’s Center, the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games, and the return of the Sunset Concert Series at the Great Smoky...
Making Coffee Better
At the Dancing Bean Coffee House, we’re making a BIG difference with each little sip of our coffee. How? Keep reading to learn more about our mission to provide you with coffee you can feel good about drinking. The Dancing Bean Coffee House proudly serves Fair Trade...
Dancing Bear’s Sustainable Gardening: Beyond Composting
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...
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
Introducing Cast Iron Times 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. From the Garden... “The Garden is taking its...
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!

















