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Fun Things to Do in Elizabethton, Tennessee!

A serene thirty minute drive from Sugar Hollow Retreat lies the historically rich town of Elizabethton, Tennessee.  Founded by pioneers in the 1760s, the Watauga Settlements were the first permanent settlement outside the original thirteen colonies and later became Elizabethton, Tennessee.

Rock Climbing - When Was The Last Time You Challenged Yourself?

When was the last time you challenged yourself?  You don't have to climb Mount Everest to conquer something extraordinary.  The renowned mountains around Boone, North Carolina can provide the same sense of adrenaline-rich accomplishment.  Mountain climbing is not simply the act of scaling a mountain, but it encompasses a unique engagement with nature.  Far removed from the hustle and bustle of drab city life, one can truly be consumed by the beauty and peace that Mother Nature has to offer.

Fishing at Watauga Lake in Tennessee

Warmer weather not only lures people out of winter hiding, but also fish! Each year at Watauga Lake, only a short drive from Sugar Hollow Retreat, the Walleye Pike make their way up the river when the water reaches 50ºF, and continues for about 3 weeks in late March and early April, yielding outstanding fishing conditions.  A typical April day in the Mountains of Tennessee includes visitors from miles around to test their luck with the giant Walleyes.  With all this excitement, Sugar Hollow Retreat is the perfect place to visit for a fun family day or a solitary escape!

White Water Rafting Adventures

Burrowed in the Appalachian Mountains is the captivating city of Boone, North Carolina.  Home to beauty throughout the year, Boone prides itself in scenic adventures for any type of traveler, and springtime is no exception.  This awakening of the mountains brings many exciting opportunities in water sports, including canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing.  River and Earth Adventures, Inc., located righ

How to Plan a Corporate Leadership Retreat

If you are considering planning a corporate leadership retreat, welcome to Sugar Hollow Retreat!

A corporate retreat can be incredibly difficult to plan due to the limitations and issues of timing and work flow that arise when bringing co-workers together for this type of an event. There are some easy guidelines to follow when planning the retreat that can help to make it a more interesting and fruitful experience.

4 Examples of Spiritual Retreats

A spiritual retreat involving your church and its members provide a number of benefits to those partaking in the events. Church retreats create a bonding and a community with those people that you are closest to you spiritually, as well as supporting those people and the church itself. Additionally, a church retreat can come in all shapes and sizes and target different groups of people. The following is a list of four different types of church retreats that can be held for each group's spiritual benefit.

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