Greetings to Our Friends of the Bear!

We’ve got a lot going on this summer, and we want you to be part of the excitement! First up is the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival this weekend, featuring guest speakers such as members of the AIMS team and Dr. Mireya Mayor from Expedition Bigfoot. Then, join us for another theme night at the Peaceful Side Social, where we’ll be spinning all the best British Invasion hits.

Mark your calendars for the annual Scottish Festival & Games on May 17th and 18th! This event will celebrate Scottish culture with food, vendors, demonstrations, and, of course, a whiskey tasting you won’t want to miss. As the month winds down, kick back and relax with one of our Brewhouse Flow Yoga sessions at the Peaceful Side Brewery or enjoy some live music!

Calendar of Events

• British Wave Night with DJ PearlJamz
  May 15th, Peaceful Side Social

• Listening Sessions with Captain Ed
  May 15th, Peaceful Side Brewery (Maryville)

• Live Music Friday: Surface Dwellers
  May 16th, Peaceful Side Social

• Brewhouse Flow Yoga
  May 17th, Peaceful Side Brewery (Maryville)

• Live Music Saturday: Laney and Bishop
  May 17th, Peaceful Side Brewery (Maryville)

• Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games
  May 17th & 18th, Townsend Visitors Center

• Sunset Series Concert: Acoustic Eidolon
  May 23rd, Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center

• Live Music Friday: Von Sutherland
  May 23rd, Peaceful Side Social

• Brewhouse Flow Yoga
  May 24th, Peaceful Side Brewery (Maryville)

• Live Music Saturday: Surface Dwellers
  May 24th, Peaceful Side Brewery (Maryville)

• Storytelling on Sundays
  May 25th, Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center

• Legends Concert: Smooth Sailor
  May 30th, Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center

• Townsend Community Yoga with Lori Burns
  May 31st, Peaceful Side Social

• Brewhouse Flow Yoga
  May 31st, Peaceful Side Brewery (Maryville)

• Live Music Saturday: Simon and Tera
  May 31st, Peaceful Side Brewery (Maryville)

What’s New at the Lodge

Dancing Bean Coffee House Hours
The coffee shop will now be open until 6 p.m. in the evenings! So whether you’re looking for a cocktail before your dinner reservation at the Bistro or just need an evening pick-me-up, swing by and see us!

Appalachian Homecoming Weekend Tickets
Tickets are now on sale for our annual Appalachian Homecoming! Join us for workshops, lunch, and our Smoke & Strings dinner on Saturday as we celebrate Appalachian cuisine and culture. Guests staying with us over the weekend will receive an exclusive invitation to our 10th anniversary celebration on Friday night.