The Lodge

The Lodge

10 individual guest rooms, kitchen, dining room, and coffee bar.

Four Guest Houses

Four Guest Houses

The Hemlock House, The Chestnut Farmhouse, The Cherokee House, and The Sequoia Cottage

The Overmountain Conference Center

The Overmountain Conference Center

1,200 square-foot conference facility with audio/video equipment, bathrooms, three private showers, and a kitchenette

The Whitetail Stage

The Whitetail Stage

Amphitheater with electricity and seating for up to 600 places

The Watauga Lake Overlook

The Watauga Lake Overlook

Deck providing a view of Watauga Lake

Nine Miles of Hiking Trails

Nine Miles of Hiking Trails

A large network of trails running throughout the Retreat

Winter Ski Groups

Earlybird Ski Special 

Ski early and avoid the crowds during regular season. From Dec 1 through Dec 24 we are reducing the price of our 10 bedroom lodge to $500 per night. Any of our 3 or 4 bedroom guesthouse may be rented for $150.

Please mention this promotion when discussing your reservation.

Tennessee Mountain Vacations and Retreats at Sugar Hollow

Welcome to a unique haven of pristine wilderness beauty in the Appalachian Mountains of northeastern Tennessee. Sugar Hollow Retreat provides elegant, yet reasonably priced accommodations for individuals and groups in an exceptional natural environment.

Sugar Hollow is ideally located near the eclectic mountain towns of Banner Elk, Johnson City, and Boone, yet uniquely positioned for privacy and tranquility. Our 300-acre property is truly a wildlife sanctuary for turkey, deer, and other small game in an environment of cliffs, rivers, mountains & meadows.

Sugar Hollow Retreat provides lodging and meeting facilities for individuals, churches, and businesses. For family vacations and other groups we offer Tennessee vacation rentals that include 4 private guest houses and a 10 bedroom lodge.

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What Our Guests Are Saying

"Nothing our friends told us about Sugar Hollow Retreat prepared us for what has been created, A WONDERFUL GET-AWAY PLACE. From the Lodge to the houses to the conference center, every detail has been thought of. It is an AMAZING spot!"

Placide & Andy Barada - Durham, NC

"What an awesome adventure! Wonderful accommodations, fantastic views, and incredible camaraderie, an experience Sandra and I will never forget."

Bill & Sandra Brown - Raleigh, NC

"After seeing the facilities and meeting the staff of this Retreat it is hard to imagine that your experience could be anything other than... Amazing!"

Pat Johns - Watauga Lake Magazine

Tennessee Mountain News
November 18th, 2009

No Contracts: Women Find Relaxing Weekend at SHR

By Jennifer

GRAY, Tenn. -- Rosemary Kleske had spent hours online.

Some venues required her group to pay for their cooking services – a tough bill to swallow when her group of church ladies could certainly whip up a good meal on their own.

hiking at SHROther retreats restricted the use of alcohol, but Kleske was planning a wine tasting 101 session for the 40 women from the Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church (HVUUC).
 
Other venues also had lengthy, complicated contracts.   

But the women’s retreat was a simple weekend event, and they just wanted to have fun and relax.

“It was very hard to find someplace that fit all of our criteria,” she said.

Eventually, she found Sugar Hollow Retreat. Now she’s planning her third woman’s retreat there for 2010.

“The beauty speaks for itself. It’s just gorgeous and everyone loves the hikes,” she said. 

November 10th, 2009

10 Things To Do on Rainy Mountain Days

By Jennifer


The rain is coming down steady today, slowly dripping from the eaves, and watering the wildflowers and lawn behind the Lodge.

Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons, but lately, it’s been pretty rainy at Sugar Hollow.

When it rains, we spend time making sure your Sugar Hollow cabins are shipshape – light bulbs, any minor things that need to be fixed.

But what about you?

Here are 10 ideas to keep you busy if Mother Nature just isn’t outdoor-friendly during your stay with us:

November 3rd, 2009

Treasure Hunting at Sugar Hollow

By Jennifer

BUTLER, Tenn. -- Ever wanted to be Indiana Jones, searching for treasure?

Got a GPS unit?

Then you’re all set. While you’re spending time hiking, horseback riding and antiquing around Sugar Hollow Retreat, you can also grab that GPS unit and hunt for treasure.

It’s one of many activities at and around Sugar Hollow Retreat, and it’s called geocaching.

There are 923,340 active caches worldwide, and you can take part in your area by searching for treasure at geocaching.com.

Sugar Hollow Specials

Event Planner's Special

Now is the time of the year when groups make decisions on where to stay for their next big event. If you have been given the assignment of researching facilities, let us simplify your task. Our 10 bedroom lodge is great for groups up to 30 and we can accommodate another 40-50 in our 4 other guesthouses. We also allow camping for additional guest who like the outdoors.. Discounts are given for multiple units and more than a 2 night reservation. If you need help with meals, services and activities, we can assist in planning your event as well.

Call 1800 957 1776 to discuss availability and package pricing.