Consider giving your parents, kids, or grown siblings the gift of a vacation to the Smokies this year! Deer Ridge is offering gift cards for those interested, and what a gift it can make!
Deer Ridge offers vacation condos and cabins in Cobbly Nob, Tennessee, between Cosby and Gatlinburg. Our condos provide "The Best Views in the Smokies" (and if you think that's just a slogan of ours, come out and see them!) between 1 to 2 bedrooms with lofts in some units, cabins with 1-7 bedrooms, and a main resort complex with a swimming pool, sun deck, picnic tables, meeting room, $1 video rentals, tennis court and much more.
Additionally, we offer $20 worth of gift credit to you for every $100 in gift credit you spend on a card. That means giving someone a weekend at Deer Ridge could help provide you a stay of your own! See more on our gift cards at www.deerridge.com.
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November 27, 2013 Snow Fall at Deer Ridge Mtn. Resort
It is the day before Thanksgiving and we have gotten a beautiful snow fall.
Accumulation was approximately 2-3 inches here at the resort. Guests are
overjoyed by the amazing winter views. Here are a few pictures so you can enjoy
the snow too!
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Special Events Coming Up For Thanksgiving 2013
Gatlinburg will be celebrating the Thanksgiving Season as the city
traditionally does - with three special events going on at the same
time, under the same roof at W.L. Mills Auditorium near Ripley's Haunted
Adventure.
From
11/26/13 to 11/30/13, the Gatlinburg Festival of Trees will be the
first event to take place at W.L. Mills and it's also an excellent
introduction to the coming Christmas season. This is a charity event
sponsored by Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries and features dozens
of exquisitely made Christmas trees to make a man-made Yuletide forest
in the great convention center. All proceeds go to the ministry efforts
of Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries.
Then, from 11/26/13 to 12/1/13, the Great Smoky Mountains Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Show will be held on the other side of the convention center. With 100+ booths and artists both local and from Virginia, Ohio, Georgia and way beyond, there is a wide berth of arts and crafts available - from candles, baskets and wood works to rock works, paintings, clothes and more.
Finally, on the nights of 11/29/13 and 11/30/13, the Great Smoky Mountain Dance Theatre will perform two shows of the Nutcracker "Sweet", which means that on 11/29/13 and 11/30/13, you could enjoy three amazing holiday special events on the same day under the same roof! If you are your family are looking for something amazing to start the holiday season, here it is!
Come to Deer Ridge for the Thanksgiving and not only will you only be 15 or so minutes from attractions like these in Gatlinburg, but you'll have enough room and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy themselves at our mountaintop resort. You'll even have enough room for the Thanksgiving dinner!
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From
11/26/13 to 11/30/13, the Gatlinburg Festival of Trees will be the
first event to take place at W.L. Mills and it's also an excellent
introduction to the coming Christmas season. This is a charity event
sponsored by Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries and features dozens
of exquisitely made Christmas trees to make a man-made Yuletide forest
in the great convention center. All proceeds go to the ministry efforts
of Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries.Then, from 11/26/13 to 12/1/13, the Great Smoky Mountains Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Show will be held on the other side of the convention center. With 100+ booths and artists both local and from Virginia, Ohio, Georgia and way beyond, there is a wide berth of arts and crafts available - from candles, baskets and wood works to rock works, paintings, clothes and more.
Finally, on the nights of 11/29/13 and 11/30/13, the Great Smoky Mountain Dance Theatre will perform two shows of the Nutcracker "Sweet", which means that on 11/29/13 and 11/30/13, you could enjoy three amazing holiday special events on the same day under the same roof! If you are your family are looking for something amazing to start the holiday season, here it is!
Come to Deer Ridge for the Thanksgiving and not only will you only be 15 or so minutes from attractions like these in Gatlinburg, but you'll have enough room and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy themselves at our mountaintop resort. You'll even have enough room for the Thanksgiving dinner!
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Two New Guest Reviews
Name: ROBERT MISTRETTA
Unit: D202
Stay: 10-19-2013 dpt 10-21-2013
1. Our reservation process?
Excellent
2. Our website?
Excellent
3. Our check-in/check-out process?
Excellent
4. First impression of our property?
Excellent
5. The appearance of the lobby area?
Good
6. The cleanliness of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
7. The comfort of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
8. The helpfulness of the staff?
Excellent
9. Condition of the swimming pool and game room area?
N/A
10. Price/Value of your stay with us?
Excellent
11. Your overall stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
12. Would you return to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
Comments:
Have been coming for 15 years. Saw our first bear on property. Exciting! Really enjoyed the updates to the rooms. It will keep us coming back. THANKS!
Name: MATTHEW YANNEY
Unit: E304
Stay: 10-23-2013 dpt 10-27-2013
1. Our reservation process?
Excellent
2. Our website?
Excellent
3. Our check-in/check-out process?
Excellent
4. First impression of our property?
Excellent
5. The appearance of the lobby area?
Good
6. The cleanliness of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
7. The comfort of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
8. The helpfulness of the staff?
Excellent
9. Condition of the swimming pool and game room area?
N/A
10. Price/Value of your stay with us?
Excellent
11. Your overall stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
12. Would you return to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
Comments:
Fantastic view from the balcony. Very comfortable suite, nicely decorated. Away from the noise and crowded conditions of Gatlinburg, but still close enough to town for trips to the National Park and to the restaurants. Fire place was great on the cool evenings. We didn't use the pool or game area, so can't comment on that. We spent much of our time hiking and site seeing.
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Unit: D202
Stay: 10-19-2013 dpt 10-21-2013
1. Our reservation process?
Excellent
2. Our website?
Excellent
3. Our check-in/check-out process?
Excellent
4. First impression of our property?
Excellent
5. The appearance of the lobby area?
Good
6. The cleanliness of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
7. The comfort of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
8. The helpfulness of the staff?
Excellent
9. Condition of the swimming pool and game room area?
N/A
10. Price/Value of your stay with us?
Excellent
11. Your overall stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
12. Would you return to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
Comments:
Have been coming for 15 years. Saw our first bear on property. Exciting! Really enjoyed the updates to the rooms. It will keep us coming back. THANKS!
Name: MATTHEW YANNEY
Unit: E304
Stay: 10-23-2013 dpt 10-27-2013
1. Our reservation process?
Excellent
2. Our website?
Excellent
3. Our check-in/check-out process?
Excellent
4. First impression of our property?
Excellent
5. The appearance of the lobby area?
Good
6. The cleanliness of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
7. The comfort of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
8. The helpfulness of the staff?
Excellent
9. Condition of the swimming pool and game room area?
N/A
10. Price/Value of your stay with us?
Excellent
11. Your overall stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
12. Would you return to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
Comments:
Fantastic view from the balcony. Very comfortable suite, nicely decorated. Away from the noise and crowded conditions of Gatlinburg, but still close enough to town for trips to the National Park and to the restaurants. Fire place was great on the cool evenings. We didn't use the pool or game area, so can't comment on that. We spent much of our time hiking and site seeing.
Golf groups enjoy fall visits to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
This fall is giving us beautiful weather and allowing golf groups to really enjoy their visits to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort. We have hosted the Simmons golf group (1st time visitors) and the Newman golf group (past guests) during the month of September. We are looking forward to having Lockheed Martin from the Marietta GA facility back with us this year. This golf group visited us for the first time last year - and they are bringing a bigger group back this year! They will be here Oct. 10-14 and have booked 20 rooms for this year's outing. We are glad to have these folks back with us!
Another Bear Visits Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
One of the great things about Deer Ridge Mountain Resort is the fact that we often have wildlife stop by for a visit. These pictures were taken around lunch time near our Maintenance Building here at the resort:
Changing Fall Colors 2013
What we suspected after a wet and cooler Summer than previous ones is coming true - the leaves are already falling and changing here in the Smokies. The full bloom is still a ways away, but you can already see colors throughout the mountains and trees as you drive.
And one of the best ways to see and genuinely experience the nature of the mountains in the Autumn is a darn good hike with the family in the Smokies. We offer a unique "Scavenger Hike" package at Deer Ridge which includes 2-3 night stay in our highly-rated resort, special logo backpack, trail maps, aluminum bottle and a Scavenger Hike Adventures book to start your journey!
This package and many more can be found at www.deerridge.com. Don't forget we have Sunset Festival coming up soon - stayed tuned for that!
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And one of the best ways to see and genuinely experience the nature of the mountains in the Autumn is a darn good hike with the family in the Smokies. We offer a unique "Scavenger Hike" package at Deer Ridge which includes 2-3 night stay in our highly-rated resort, special logo backpack, trail maps, aluminum bottle and a Scavenger Hike Adventures book to start your journey!
This package and many more can be found at www.deerridge.com. Don't forget we have Sunset Festival coming up soon - stayed tuned for that!
New Review for September 2013
An excellent review we are proud to share with you.
The Management and Staff of Deer Ridge Mountain Resort are very interested in your opinion and comments. Please make the following choices that best describe your impression of your stay.
Number: 1713W
Name: MICK MCGUIRE
Unit: B303
Stay: 9-6-2013 dpt 9-9-2013
1. Our reservation process?
Excellent
2. Our website?
Excellent
3. Our check-in/check-out process?
Excellent
4. First impression of our property?
Excellent
5. The appearance of the lobby area?
Excellent
6. The cleanliness of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
7. The comfort of your condo or cabin?
Good
8. The helpfulness of the staff?
Excellent
9. Condition of the swimming pool and game room area?
Excellent
10. Price/Value of your stay with us?
Good
11. Your overall stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
12. Would you return to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
Comments: We stayed in condo 303B. Your maintenance and upkeep of the facility is excellent. We were very impressed with the fresh look of both interior and exterior of the facilities. Everything from paint to deck board replacement, it looked good. Bathroom was modern and clean. The kitchen was clean. Could use a few more pots/pans for those who want to prepare meals on site. The view was everything that the website said and more. Overall, the website is very representative of your facitities. Many times websites overstate the comfort, convenience, and location of the facilities. Your website is right on. Cable and wireless internet worked flawlessly. Your guest services binder is top notch. Many helpful suggestions for places to visit, restaurants, etc plus helpful tips for the condo. Overall we were extremely pleased and would highly recommend the Deer Ridge resort to friends and family.
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The Management and Staff of Deer Ridge Mountain Resort are very interested in your opinion and comments. Please make the following choices that best describe your impression of your stay.
Number: 1713W
Name: MICK MCGUIRE
Unit: B303
Stay: 9-6-2013 dpt 9-9-2013
1. Our reservation process?
Excellent
2. Our website?
Excellent
3. Our check-in/check-out process?
Excellent
4. First impression of our property?
Excellent
5. The appearance of the lobby area?
Excellent
6. The cleanliness of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
7. The comfort of your condo or cabin?
Good
8. The helpfulness of the staff?
Excellent
9. Condition of the swimming pool and game room area?
Excellent
10. Price/Value of your stay with us?
Good
11. Your overall stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
12. Would you return to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
Comments: We stayed in condo 303B. Your maintenance and upkeep of the facility is excellent. We were very impressed with the fresh look of both interior and exterior of the facilities. Everything from paint to deck board replacement, it looked good. Bathroom was modern and clean. The kitchen was clean. Could use a few more pots/pans for those who want to prepare meals on site. The view was everything that the website said and more. Overall, the website is very representative of your facitities. Many times websites overstate the comfort, convenience, and location of the facilities. Your website is right on. Cable and wireless internet worked flawlessly. Your guest services binder is top notch. Many helpful suggestions for places to visit, restaurants, etc plus helpful tips for the condo. Overall we were extremely pleased and would highly recommend the Deer Ridge resort to friends and family.
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Bear runs through downtown Gatlinburg
Young bear running through downtown Gatlinburg was caught on video by Tricia Alexander. The video made our local news and has had many hits on youtube.com. We wanted to share the link so that you could see this too!
Click this link to see the news story:
http://youtu.be/Tdrx5Czo-og
Click this link to see the full video as shot from her cell phone:
http://youtu.be/GaMJNYIq0Yo
Summer Craftsmen Fair 2013
For those who may have been to the Craftsmen's Fair for a while, the one in July, and likely more to come, would have surprised you. You would've arrived to find so many booths (more than 160 as listed by the Craftsmen's information sheet) that many of them had to spread out into the hallways and even outside the W.L. Mills Convention Center in downtown Gatlinburg.
With 160+ booths and artists both local and from Virginia, Ohio, Georgia and way beyond, there was, of course, a wide berth of arts and crafts from candles, baskets, wood works, rock works, paintings, clothes and music to Christmas trees, sports-based fan pulls, old fashioned rifles, shields, interesting lights, and much more than any human being could hope to absorb in a few hours.
If you're coming to the Autumn Craftsmen's Fair and you just can't get enough of hand-made arts the likes of which you've seen and haven't seen before, the $6.00 admission fee is well worth it. Unfortunately, we were not able to get pictures, but we can guarantee you you've probably never seen a convention center this packed with amazing arts and crafts from nearly the entire Eastern half of the country.
Dates are July 19th to the 28th for 2013. See more on this at www.craftsmenfair.com.
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With 160+ booths and artists both local and from Virginia, Ohio, Georgia and way beyond, there was, of course, a wide berth of arts and crafts from candles, baskets, wood works, rock works, paintings, clothes and music to Christmas trees, sports-based fan pulls, old fashioned rifles, shields, interesting lights, and much more than any human being could hope to absorb in a few hours.
If you're coming to the Autumn Craftsmen's Fair and you just can't get enough of hand-made arts the likes of which you've seen and haven't seen before, the $6.00 admission fee is well worth it. Unfortunately, we were not able to get pictures, but we can guarantee you you've probably never seen a convention center this packed with amazing arts and crafts from nearly the entire Eastern half of the country.
Dates are July 19th to the 28th for 2013. See more on this at www.craftsmenfair.com.
Gaines Family Brings Sunshine to a Rainy 4th of July Week
We were pleased to once again host the Gaines family for their annual reunion. The Gaines have stayed with us before on several occasions and it was a pleasure to have them return to Deer Ridge!
Dearest Deer Ridge,
We are from Portage, IN about 600 miles away a 9-10 hour drive. We too have
relatives come from different parts of Indiana, Louisiana, North Carolina,
Missouri, California & Tennessee. This was our 4th time (2005, 2008, 2009
& now 2013) staying here July 4th to July 8th and each time was for our
"Gaines family reunion" this year we had 70 people. My husband, Dave,
being from a family of 10 each year 2 kids take charge of the reunion so we go
different places but we are always excited to come back here to Deer Ridge. My
biggest enjoyment is having my own family here our 3 kids with their spouses
and our 7 grandchildren ages 14, 13, 11, 10, 5, 4,& 1 1/2 yrs. 4 girls &
3 boys. Its great seeing them every day while we are here. Just having them run
in and out of our condo wanting cookies and seeing if I, their grammie, am
cooking pancakes for breakfast or have peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. We
love spending time in the pool and doing things as a family (the 15 of us) down
in Pigeon Ford or Gatlinburg. This year we did the Ripley's Believe It or Not
and Ober over Gatlinburg, wow! that was an experience going up in the tram 2800
ft. above the ground. We in the past did the aquarium & Dollywood which was
cool. We as a group of 70 did a baseball game on Fri. night Tennessee Cubs they
won (being from the Chicago area we are all Chicago Cubs fans)the fireworks
were spectacular, and we had breakfast at Carver Apple restaurant Sat. morning
they were very nice to us and food was good. We enjoyed the use of your deck
and the shelter for our big picnic we had on Sunday the kids enjoyed the
playground. We always do our annual horse shoe tournament it was a bit muddy
due to the rain which made it quite interesting and funny, the screened in
porch was idea for us all to gather and to eat in. Your resort as a whole is
absolutely breathe taking. I loved waking up seeing the fog rising over the
mountains which we now know why its called the Smokey mountains. Early Sat. morning
I saw the most fantastic rainbow it was so huge made you almost wonder if there
was a pot of gold at the bottom of it, ha!. I took a picture of it. I love the
condos having a journal in them for us to write only my did not c-207 so I used
the one in my son Adam's condo. I love reading other visitors experiences.
Anyways as much as I love our family reunions and seeing the cousins and sister
and brother in laws my most important enjoyment is having our own family around
24/7. Our 2 daughters and their families live close by us and our son and
family lives 2hours away so we do see each other but this is just different and
so special. I am hoping we will come back here for more reunions. Sorry to go
on and on I do love to write and there is so much to say about Deer Ridge. Once
again we do thank you for making our mini vacation another "Kodak"
moment. So until we meet again we wish you and yours good health and the best
of everything. Sincerely, Candy Gaines from Portage, IN
We are from Portage, IN about 600 miles away a 9-10 hour drive. We too have
relatives come from different parts of Indiana, Louisiana, North Carolina,
Missouri, California & Tennessee. This was our 4th time (2005, 2008, 2009
& now 2013) staying here July 4th to July 8th and each time was for our
"Gaines family reunion" this year we had 70 people. My husband, Dave,
being from a family of 10 each year 2 kids take charge of the reunion so we go
different places but we are always excited to come back here to Deer Ridge. My
biggest enjoyment is having my own family here our 3 kids with their spouses
and our 7 grandchildren ages 14, 13, 11, 10, 5, 4,& 1 1/2 yrs. 4 girls &
3 boys. Its great seeing them every day while we are here. Just having them run
in and out of our condo wanting cookies and seeing if I, their grammie, am
cooking pancakes for breakfast or have peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. We
love spending time in the pool and doing things as a family (the 15 of us) down
in Pigeon Ford or Gatlinburg. This year we did the Ripley's Believe It or Not
and Ober over Gatlinburg, wow! that was an experience going up in the tram 2800
ft. above the ground. We in the past did the aquarium & Dollywood which was
cool. We as a group of 70 did a baseball game on Fri. night Tennessee Cubs they
won (being from the Chicago area we are all Chicago Cubs fans)the fireworks
were spectacular, and we had breakfast at Carver Apple restaurant Sat. morning
they were very nice to us and food was good. We enjoyed the use of your deck
and the shelter for our big picnic we had on Sunday the kids enjoyed the
playground. We always do our annual horse shoe tournament it was a bit muddy
due to the rain which made it quite interesting and funny, the screened in
porch was idea for us all to gather and to eat in. Your resort as a whole is
absolutely breathe taking. I loved waking up seeing the fog rising over the
mountains which we now know why its called the Smokey mountains. Early Sat. morning
I saw the most fantastic rainbow it was so huge made you almost wonder if there
was a pot of gold at the bottom of it, ha!. I took a picture of it. I love the
condos having a journal in them for us to write only my did not c-207 so I used
the one in my son Adam's condo. I love reading other visitors experiences.
Anyways as much as I love our family reunions and seeing the cousins and sister
and brother in laws my most important enjoyment is having our own family around
24/7. Our 2 daughters and their families live close by us and our son and
family lives 2hours away so we do see each other but this is just different and
so special. I am hoping we will come back here for more reunions. Sorry to go
on and on I do love to write and there is so much to say about Deer Ridge. Once
again we do thank you for making our mini vacation another "Kodak"
moment. So until we meet again we wish you and yours good health and the best
of everything. Sincerely, Candy Gaines from Portage, IN
We would like to thank Candy for her kind comments and
Ms. La Donna Gaines for the fine picture below:
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Independence Day 2013
The 4th of July is coming up very soon and we wanted to keep you up to date on the events going on here in the Smokies.
In Gatlinburg, the events start as soon as the 3rd of July ends with the 4th of July Midnight Parade on the main downtown street where you and your whole family can see some of the best, brightest and most patriotic floats in the country for over an hour of fun.
Then, the morning after, The River Raft Regatta starts at 10:00AM and is another fun activity for the whole family, particularly younger kids, as you can watch all manners of small objects race down the river to cross the finish line first at Ripley's Aquarium. You can see more information on that at http://www.gatlinburg.com/events/details.aspx?id=33.
Finally, the big show begins at 10:00PM with the "Stand Here" fireworks where you don't have to go anywhere but the main sidewalk in downtown Gatlinburg to see the fireworks overhead. Gatlinburg has been celebrating the 4th of July this way for years and it just gets better each time it comes around.
We hope to see you this Independence Day and we'd like you to see our specials and packages at www.deerridge.com to save on your Smoky Mountain vacation while adding even more to it. Hope to see you soon! Read More!
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award 2013
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort is proud to announce that we have once again received the "Certificate of Excellence" Award from Trip Advisor for 2013. This award is earned by businesses that rank in the top 10% worldwide for traveler feedback.
2013 Family Reunions in Full Swing at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
The Meadows Family and the Calabro Clan just finished up reunions here at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort this past week and we really enjoyed getting to meet both families! Mary Meadows, leader of the Meadows group sent along this nice email:
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"We have had our Family Reunion at Deer Ridge on three different occasions through the years. Each time we have been pleased with everything, but this past trip was the best yet. We found the staff so helpful and pleasant to work with from the reservation process to the final check-out. You have the best view in the entire state of Tennessee! The condos were clean and inviting. Your resort is an excellent value! Our only regret was that the week went by too fast. Thanks to all the staff for making us so welcome and for going above and beyond the call of duty to make sure we had a great time at Deer Ridge."
In the next couple of weeks we are looking forward to hosting our long time friends, The Gaines Family Reunion and meeting two new groups, the Hudson Family Reunion and the Norman Family Reunion.
It is time to start making plans for your 2014 reunions and Deer Ridge Mountain Resort would love to be a part of this process. Let us handle the details of accommodations, arranging catering, and suggesting activities. Contact our group sales manager, Jamie, at 1-877-333-7743 ext. 1018 or email him at groupsales@deerridge.com.
And a good review from June too:
The Management and Staff of Deer Ridge Mountain Resort are very interested in your opinion and comments.
Please make the following choices that best describe your impression of your stay.
Number: 211899
Name: JENNIFER BELL
Unit: A302
Stay: 6-13-2013 dpt 6-15-2013
1. Our reservation process?
Excellent
2. Our website?
Excellent
3. Our check-in/check-out process?
Excellent
4. First impresson of our property?
Excellent
5. The appearance of the lobby area?
Excellent
6. The cleanliness of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
7. The comfort of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
8. The helpfulness of the staff?
Excellent
9. Condition of the swimming pool and game room area?
Excellent
10. Price/Value of your stay with us?
Excellent
11. Your overall stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
12. Would you return to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
Comments:
It was quite a great find! I would recommend Deer Ridge for a nice relaxing stay away from the crowds of Gatlinburg. It's the perfect location to be away and enjoy peace and quiet. The view from our condo balcony was truly breathtaking. Staff was friendly and helpful. The condo was spotless and had everything we needed. We hope to return soon! Thank you for a wonderful stay :-) Read More!
The Management and Staff of Deer Ridge Mountain Resort are very interested in your opinion and comments.
Please make the following choices that best describe your impression of your stay.
Number: 211899
Name: JENNIFER BELL
Unit: A302
Stay: 6-13-2013 dpt 6-15-2013
1. Our reservation process?
Excellent
2. Our website?
Excellent
3. Our check-in/check-out process?
Excellent
4. First impresson of our property?
Excellent
5. The appearance of the lobby area?
Excellent
6. The cleanliness of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
7. The comfort of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
8. The helpfulness of the staff?
Excellent
9. Condition of the swimming pool and game room area?
Excellent
10. Price/Value of your stay with us?
Excellent
11. Your overall stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
12. Would you return to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
Comments:
It was quite a great find! I would recommend Deer Ridge for a nice relaxing stay away from the crowds of Gatlinburg. It's the perfect location to be away and enjoy peace and quiet. The view from our condo balcony was truly breathtaking. Staff was friendly and helpful. The condo was spotless and had everything we needed. We hope to return soon! Thank you for a wonderful stay :-) Read More!
Guest Review 5/27/13
A new review from one of our recent guests.
The Management and Staff of Deer Ridge Mountain Resort are very interested in your opinion and comments. Please make the following choices that best describe your impression of your stay.
Number: 210649
Name: KIM S.
Unit: B303
Stay: 5-27-2013 dpt 6-2-2013
1. Our reservation process?
Excellent
2. Our website?
Excellent
3. Our check-in/check-out process?
Excellent
4. First impresson of our property?
Excellent
5. The appearance of the lobby area?
Good
6. The cleanliness of your condo or cabin?
Good
7. The comfort of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
8. The helpfulness of the staff?
Excellent
9. Condition of the swimming pool and game room area?
Excellent
10. Price/Value of your stay with us?
Excellent
11. Your overall stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
12. Would you return to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
Comments:
My seven year old son cried when we had to leave he loved it so much! Beautiful view, lovely condo, good value. It was like our home away from home where we could go to relax after a busy day. Would love to come visit again!
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The Management and Staff of Deer Ridge Mountain Resort are very interested in your opinion and comments. Please make the following choices that best describe your impression of your stay.
Number: 210649
Name: KIM S.
Unit: B303
Stay: 5-27-2013 dpt 6-2-2013
1. Our reservation process?
Excellent
2. Our website?
Excellent
3. Our check-in/check-out process?
Excellent
4. First impresson of our property?
Excellent
5. The appearance of the lobby area?
Good
6. The cleanliness of your condo or cabin?
Good
7. The comfort of your condo or cabin?
Excellent
8. The helpfulness of the staff?
Excellent
9. Condition of the swimming pool and game room area?
Excellent
10. Price/Value of your stay with us?
Excellent
11. Your overall stay at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
12. Would you return to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort?
Excellent
Comments:
My seven year old son cried when we had to leave he loved it so much! Beautiful view, lovely condo, good value. It was like our home away from home where we could go to relax after a busy day. Would love to come visit again!
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Bloomin' BBQ and Bluegrass 2013
East Tennessee riddle for late spring: what has enough meat to rival the size of the Smoky Mountains, some of the best music acts you can find for miles around, free admission and the distinction of being one of the few special events you can enjoy around a courthouse?
The answer is the Bloomin' BBQ and Bluegrass public party in downtown Sevierville tonight and all day tomorrow. This is a tradition going years and years back, and it comes back with even more each year. It is a combination music festival, arts and crafts show and celebration of the Southern art of cooking with non-stop performances by artists like Doyle Lawson, J.D. Crowe, Tony Rice and more, a Barbecue cook-off with over 40 competitors, and The American Grillmaster Experience and the Great American BBQ Tour will both be on hand to share tips for everything barbecue.
See more on this awesome event at http://www.bloominbbq.com/WhatsNew.aspx.
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Vacation Packages and April Special Events
April is halfway over and there's still a lot to talk about for this month. As we speak, a new parade is going on today in nearby Pigeon Forge honoring the veterans of the Vietnam War while the Grand Spring Rod Run starts this weekend (from April 19th to the 21st). On the Gatlinburg side of things, we've already started Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales (now until August 10th), the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage begins this time next week (April 23rd-27th) and a brand new outdoor festival at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - the new Gatlinburg Winefest (April 27th).
So if you want an action-packed Spring vacation in the Smokies, come on out before it's too late! And if you want even MORE on top of that, check out our vacation packages at http://www.deerridge.com/specials.html. Get special events, attraction passes, multiple nights in a luxury condo and the most amazing views in the Smokies all for a great price!
Take Advantage of our Specials For Spring Break!
Now that Spring Break has either started or is right around the corner for many students throughout the US, Deer Ridge wants to invite you to extend your vacation time in the Smokies with one of our specials currently going on.
Our "Yearly Special" from our specials page offers a free night stay at any of our condos or cabins here in Cosby, TN, with the purchase of a 3-night stay. That means you get an extra 33% of vacation time at no extra charge - and who wouldn't want 4 whole days of luxury and relaxation at the top of the world during this hallowed vacation time?
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Spring Events for 2013
After a wet winter season where we had snow threatening to fall nearly every weekend from the start of 2013 on, Spring is finally on its way here! The emerald hills, sweet-tasting airs and the special events will all be returning this month and we wanted to offer you a primer on what to expect from the Smokies this month.
Gatlinburg Improv Fest
March 8th - March 9th, 2013
Sweet Fanny Adams, one of the longest-running theaters in town and a model of academic dramatic influence in town, hosts this weekend festival for improvisational comedy enthusiasts in downtown Gatlinburg. Lots of performances and even workshops for developing your own talent further will be expected. See www.gatlinburgimprovfest.com/ for more information.
A Mountain Quiltfest
March 12th - 16th, 2013
The city of Pigeon Forge hosts a very popular festival in which over 20,000 visitors participate in many classes and seminars, and view some of the most gorgeous quilts in the country. More than 60 classes and seminars will be featured and a vendor mall will be onsite for enthusiasts to purchase supplies. http://www.mypigeonforge.com/events_quiltfest.aspx
Dollywood's Festival of Nations
March 23th - April 22nd, 2013
Dollywood opens every season with the most exciting Spring festival you'll find in East Tennessee - the Festival of Nations gathers many of the countries of the world to Dollywood where many cultures will add to the entertainment of the park. Africa, India, China, France, Poland and more will all be there and providing some of the best shows you will see all year! http://www.dollywood.com
Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg
March 31st, 2013
The Sunrise Service is a Christian lead Easter service at the top of our
provided. Tram rides start at 5:45 AM in downtown Gatlinburg and are
omplimentary to visitors for this event. http://www.obergatlinburg.com
Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales
April 5th - August 10th, 2013
Ever wanted the Smokies to be filled with the old timey music and legends
that it used to have way back in the day? Come to Gatlinburg for Smoky
Mountain Tunes and Tales and you can experience Gatlinburg celebrating
Appalachian Culture the way it used to. Music, stories, dancing all
throughout the city on evenings. http://www.gatlinburg.com
As always, keep checking back with us for new special events and new specials at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort! See our website and condos at www.deerridge.com. Read More!
Specials and Discount Programs for 2013
We usually make up our specials and discounts for the year in advance, and this year we decided to share that schedule with you!
Take a look below so you can plan accordingly for your Smoky Mountain Vacation!
SPECIALS FOR 2013
"Winter Special"
Valid January 1 - February 28, 2013
Stay 2 or more nights and receive a 25% discount off our regular rates. Offer is valid on any condominium or cabin, subject to availability. Stay must be completed by February 28, 2013. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers or package deals.
"Two Nighter" Getaway Special
Valid March 1 - December 19, 2013 (excludes July, October and Major Holiday periods). Stay any 2 nights in any condo or cabin and receive 10% off our regular nightly rates. This offer cannot be combined with other offers of package deals.
"Three Nighter" Long Weekend Special
Valid March 1 - December 19, 2013. Stay any 3 nights in any condo or cabin and receive 15% off our regular nightly rate. This offer cannot be combined with other offers or package deals.
"Year-Round Specials"
Valid January 1 - December 31, 2013
Stay 3 nights and your 4th night is always FREE! Simply put, stay in any condo or cabin for 4 nights and pay for only 3 nights at our regular nightly rate. This unprecedented offering to our guests reaffirms that Deer Ridge not only has the "Best View in the Smokies" but the "Best Value" as well. All nights must be consecutive and cannot be combined with other specials or already discounted packages.
"Weekly Special"
Valid January 1 - December 31, 2013.
Stay a week (7 consecutive nights) and pay for only 5 nights. For those who can stay longer, Deer Ridge Mountain Resort is now offering year-round savings on weekly stays. Stay Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday in any condo or cabin at our regular nightly rate plus taxes and receive 2 FREE nights. All 7 nights must be consecutive and cannot be combined with other specials or packages.
"Military Discount"
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort wishes to show our appreciation to all that have served in our country's military by offering the largest military discount in the Gatlinburg area. All active and former servicemen and women will receive a 27% discount off our regular nightly rates. This is our small way of saying thank you. This offer cannot be combined with other offers or package deals.
DISCOUNT PROGRAMS FOR 2013
"Past Guest Discount Program"
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort unveils its past guest recognition program. Beginning January 1, 2013, all Deer Ridge past guests will receive an additional 5% discount off any promotion, discount, package or deal that we offer**. Deer Ridge realizes that our business success if dependent upon our past guests returning for future stays and recommending Deer Ridge to their friends and relatives. **Past Guest discount cannot be used in conjunction with our Military Discount, Golf Packages and Members Only Club.
"Value Card Discount Program"
In Deer Ridge Mountain Resort's effort to recognize and thank our country's fire fighters, police officers, teachers and small business owners, Deer Ridge Mountain Resort has created a Value Card Program that will offer discounts valid year-round. So, fire chiefs, police captains, school principals or small business owners, call our Value Card coordinator at 865-436-2325 or email us at reserve@deerridge.com. This offer cannot be combined with other offers or package deals.
"Members Only Club"
The Deer Ridge Mountain Resort "Members Only Club" is an exclusive group of past guests who have agreed to pay a one-time membership fee and purchase their vacation time in advance in increments of two, three, or four weeks at huge savings. Vacation days can be used a minimum 2 nights at a time. VIP benefits are extended to our Members that are not offered to the general public.
"Group Discount Program" (4 or more condos or cabins)
Deer Ridge specializes in hosting Family Reunions, Golf Groups, Church Groups, Class Reunions, Car and Motorcycle clubs, Couple Retreats, Corporate Meetings and Retreats and Adventure Escapes. Our group sales staff can assist you in planning you event and can recommend caterers, group discount tickets to local attractions, meeting and gathering space and event souvenirs.
Group leaders should ask about our "Best Deal Dates". "Best Deal Dates" are times of the year when our Group Sales Department can offer your group the largest discounts.
Group Inquiries and request for quotes should be directed to our Group Sales Manager at 877-333-7743 or email groupsales@deerridge.com or reserve@deerridge.com.
"Future Booking Incentive"
In 2013 Deer Ridge has introduced an incentive program that rewards guests who book a future stay prior to departure. This new program will ensure that you'll stay in the condo or cabin of your choice, will reduce your deposit requirement to hold your condo or cabin, and you will receive an in-house credit (amount based on length of stay) and will be allowed early check-in and late departure.
And please see our accommodations at www.deerridge.com.
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Take a look below so you can plan accordingly for your Smoky Mountain Vacation!
SPECIALS FOR 2013
"Winter Special"
Valid January 1 - February 28, 2013
Stay 2 or more nights and receive a 25% discount off our regular rates. Offer is valid on any condominium or cabin, subject to availability. Stay must be completed by February 28, 2013. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers or package deals.
"Two Nighter" Getaway Special
Valid March 1 - December 19, 2013 (excludes July, October and Major Holiday periods). Stay any 2 nights in any condo or cabin and receive 10% off our regular nightly rates. This offer cannot be combined with other offers of package deals.
"Three Nighter" Long Weekend Special
Valid March 1 - December 19, 2013. Stay any 3 nights in any condo or cabin and receive 15% off our regular nightly rate. This offer cannot be combined with other offers or package deals.
"Year-Round Specials"
Valid January 1 - December 31, 2013
Stay 3 nights and your 4th night is always FREE! Simply put, stay in any condo or cabin for 4 nights and pay for only 3 nights at our regular nightly rate. This unprecedented offering to our guests reaffirms that Deer Ridge not only has the "Best View in the Smokies" but the "Best Value" as well. All nights must be consecutive and cannot be combined with other specials or already discounted packages.
"Weekly Special"
Valid January 1 - December 31, 2013.
Stay a week (7 consecutive nights) and pay for only 5 nights. For those who can stay longer, Deer Ridge Mountain Resort is now offering year-round savings on weekly stays. Stay Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday in any condo or cabin at our regular nightly rate plus taxes and receive 2 FREE nights. All 7 nights must be consecutive and cannot be combined with other specials or packages.
"Military Discount"
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort wishes to show our appreciation to all that have served in our country's military by offering the largest military discount in the Gatlinburg area. All active and former servicemen and women will receive a 27% discount off our regular nightly rates. This is our small way of saying thank you. This offer cannot be combined with other offers or package deals.
DISCOUNT PROGRAMS FOR 2013
"Past Guest Discount Program"
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort unveils its past guest recognition program. Beginning January 1, 2013, all Deer Ridge past guests will receive an additional 5% discount off any promotion, discount, package or deal that we offer**. Deer Ridge realizes that our business success if dependent upon our past guests returning for future stays and recommending Deer Ridge to their friends and relatives. **Past Guest discount cannot be used in conjunction with our Military Discount, Golf Packages and Members Only Club.
"Value Card Discount Program"
In Deer Ridge Mountain Resort's effort to recognize and thank our country's fire fighters, police officers, teachers and small business owners, Deer Ridge Mountain Resort has created a Value Card Program that will offer discounts valid year-round. So, fire chiefs, police captains, school principals or small business owners, call our Value Card coordinator at 865-436-2325 or email us at reserve@deerridge.com. This offer cannot be combined with other offers or package deals.
"Members Only Club"
The Deer Ridge Mountain Resort "Members Only Club" is an exclusive group of past guests who have agreed to pay a one-time membership fee and purchase their vacation time in advance in increments of two, three, or four weeks at huge savings. Vacation days can be used a minimum 2 nights at a time. VIP benefits are extended to our Members that are not offered to the general public.
"Group Discount Program" (4 or more condos or cabins)
Deer Ridge specializes in hosting Family Reunions, Golf Groups, Church Groups, Class Reunions, Car and Motorcycle clubs, Couple Retreats, Corporate Meetings and Retreats and Adventure Escapes. Our group sales staff can assist you in planning you event and can recommend caterers, group discount tickets to local attractions, meeting and gathering space and event souvenirs.
Group leaders should ask about our "Best Deal Dates". "Best Deal Dates" are times of the year when our Group Sales Department can offer your group the largest discounts.
Group Inquiries and request for quotes should be directed to our Group Sales Manager at 877-333-7743 or email groupsales@deerridge.com or reserve@deerridge.com.
"Future Booking Incentive"
In 2013 Deer Ridge has introduced an incentive program that rewards guests who book a future stay prior to departure. This new program will ensure that you'll stay in the condo or cabin of your choice, will reduce your deposit requirement to hold your condo or cabin, and you will receive an in-house credit (amount based on length of stay) and will be allowed early check-in and late departure.
And please see our accommodations at www.deerridge.com.
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