April Special and New Developments in Gatlinburg

Here's our special going on for April:

"Celebrate your Wedding Anniversary or Birthday. We have a special with our “30th Anniversary Celebration Package or 30th Birthday Package,” both of which include a 2 night stay in a one-bedroom condominium, $75.00 dinner voucher at local restaurant, welcome basket and two tickets to the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.

Price: $299.00 plus tax and fees.

Valid on any 1 bedroom condo, valid April 1st – 30th. Special cannot be combined with any other special or promotion."

And here are some reasons why you should visit Gatlinburg during April:

* Pearl Harbor Ripley's Aquarium
Ripley's Aquarium keeps things fresh by having one section of their Aquarium change with new exhibits and themes, and this Spring we will see that exhibit turn into Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor is a changeable, interactive exhibit featuring models of ships, planes, President FDR, an Arizona BB-39 Forward Magazine, info on the attack itself and the animals native to Hawaii. www.ripleysaquariumofthesmokies.com

* New Show at Iris Theater in Gatlinburg
Starting on March 17th, the Iris Theater at the Space Needle complex welcomes The Impossibilities magic show featuring magical comedian Chris Collins and master mentalist Erik Dobell. You and the whole family will see magic, stunts and other things you could swear were impossible - expect to spend the rest of the night trying to figure it all out! http://www.iristheater.com/

* New Escape Game in Gatlinburg
If 2016 is anything, it's the year of the Escape Game, or rather the year of the grocery store AND the Escape Game, and the new one coming to downtown Gatlinburg is The Captured coming to the base of the Space Needle. We won't spoil anything further other than to say any additional info you want to find will be at www.thecaptured.com.

* Cal Ripkin Experience
This project was long in the making on Teaster Lane and it's finally open! The Cal Ripkin Experience is a sports complex with six baseball fields (made with synthetic turf), a 14,137 square foot clubhouse, a concession stand and more. There will be plenty of tournaments, events and more featured there. https://www.ripkenbaseball.com/youth_baseball/pigeon_forge

Among the usual awesome reasons to visit Gatlinburg!

Reserve today at www.deerridge.com.

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Reasons to Visit For Spring Break

 Why should you choose Deer Ridge as your Spring Break destination in the Smokies? Let's look:

* Luxury and individually decorated condos all overlooking the Smoky Mountains and providing THE best views of the Smokies right as the temperature begins to warm up.

* Onsite indoor pool, hot tub and sauna at the main office.

* Lounge in the main office, tennis and basketball courts outside and golf course below.

* Vacation cabin rentals with access to the amenities listed above.

* Located within 20-30 minutes of everything you want to see in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

* Packages and discounts you can find on our main website at www.deerridge.com.

That's only a starting list, mind you. Go look at our website and you'll find many, many more reasons to stay with us during March!

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February Special!

Visit our main site at www.deerridge.com for more details. Hope to see you this February !

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Why You Should Choose the Smokies for January

If you missed coming to the Smokies over the holidays, with or without intention, or if you're still looking to unwind after all the Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Years obligations you had, we'd like to invite you to come out during the post-holiday season as it is by far the quietest and most dignified atmosphere the Smokies has to offer throughout the calendar year.

Think of the atmosphere during Valentine's Day - the cool, crisp mountain air and the snow-capped peaks in the distance bringing a stillness that calls for reflection and appreciation... that time and atmosphere goes on from the start of January on through March. Any day can be Valentine's out here and you can take advantage of our current specials and discounts to add even more to a romantic getaway.

Our specials now are as follows:

Winter Special
Book between January 4th and February 29th, stay any 2 or more nights in any size condo or cabin and receive 30% OFF your stay.

Weekly Special
Book between January 1st – December 31st, stay a week (7 consecutive nights) and pay for only 5 nights. Valid on any size condo or cabin.


In addition to the specials we offer throughout the year, we also have year-round discounts that we make available for past guests, groups, veterans and more. If you haven't seen our Discounts page, we'll show you the details right here:

Past Guest Discount Program
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort unveils its past guest recognition program. 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 is dependent upon our past guests returning for future stays and recommending Deer Ridge to their friends and relatives.

**Past Guest discount cannot 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.

Fire chiefs, police captains, school principals or small business owners are invited to call our Value Card coordinator at 865-436-2325 or email us at reserve@deerridge.com. Click here for details. 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. Click here for details.

Group Discount Program
(Choosing 4 or more condos or cabins)
Deer Ridge specializes in hosting Family Reunions, Golf Groups, Church Groups, Class Reunions, Car and Motor Cycle Clubs, Couple Retreats, Corporate Meetings and Retreats, and Adventure Escapes. Our group sales staff can assist you in planning your 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 inquires 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.
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Future Booking Incentive
Deer Ridge introduces an incentive program that rewards guests who book a future stay prior to departure. This new program will ensure that you will stay in the condo or cabin of your choice, will reduce your deposit requirement to hold your condo of 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. See our front desk or click here for details.

We hope we get to see you and make your romantic getaway everything it should be!

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Our Facilities Are Made For Family Reunions

Well, actually our facilities were made for all kinds of Smoky Mountain getaways, but reunions are one of the biggest reasons we see groups gather in these parts from all over the country and Deer Ridge proudly specializes in providing family reunions with the best accommodations they can find in East Tennessee.

We provide both condo and private cabin accommodations that overlook the mountains and give you THE BEST VIEWS in the Smokies. We also provide the following amenities for all Deer Ridge guests whether you reserve a condo or a cabin:

* Indoor year-round swimming pool.
* Hot Tub and Sauna in indoor pool area.
* Onsite lobby lounge for gatherings and Deer Ridge special events.
* Seasonal Happy Hours at Lobby Lounge
* Lighted tennis court.
* ½ acre playground with playhouse, swings, basketball court and horseshoes.
* Picnic tables and charcoal grills available throughout our property.
* Pavilion available to rent for special occasions.

We enjoy going the extra mile for family reunions and we would very much like to host your reunion at any time of this year or the next. Reserve today at the official Deer Ridge website http://www.deerridge.com or call 877-333-7743.

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Thanksgiving Events For 2015

Alright, it's turkey time in Tennessee and we're going to have our traditional set of Thanksgiving events going on in town with some little additions this year to extend the fun out through to early December.

First and foremost, Gatlinburg's trio of events at W.L. Mills Auditorium is back on this year between 11/24/15 to 11/29/15, and this year it even extends right into the starting Christmas events in early December. Gatlinburg Festival of Trees (11/25/15 - 11/29/15), The Great Smoky Mountains Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Show (11/24/15 - 11/29/15) and return performances of The Nutcracker "Sweet" on 11/27/15 and 11/28/15. There's even opportunities, between the 27th and the 28th for you and your family to see all three events in one day! Visit www.gatlinburg.com for more information on those events.

And then, quite literally right after the 29th, the the Great Smoky Christmas Arts and Crafts Show continues on from the Thanksgiving show listed above between November 30th and December 6th. The Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade (as in THE biggest Christmas Parade in East Tennessee) goes on on December 4th. Again, www.gatlinburg.com is where you want to go for more info on that.

We look forward to the week full of activities for visitors and we look forward to the families coming to Deer Ridge to enjoy their family feast! See what sort of Deer Ridge amenities families enjoy at www.deerridge.com.

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Winter Magic Kickoff For 2015

We had a blast as expected with the Sunset Festivals this year, and because the build up to the full Autumn bloom was slower, we had even more time to savor in the color change. Thank you to all who came out to party with us!

Winterfest is up next and we celebrate it the way we have traditionally for years here in Gatlinburg with the Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff at Ripley's Aquarium on November 11th. The event actually begins, appropriately, with a Veteran's Day tribute at the Aquarium at 11:00AM.

From there, the main event in downtown Gatlinburg begins at 5:00PM and the entire street from Ripley's Aquarium to Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum gets shut down to accommodate all the chili vendors, entertainment and visitors expected to attend. Ticket sales are only required for sampling the chili, the rest of the entertainment is largely free for people of all ages to come and attend. Then, when the sun goes down, the big switch is thrown to officially begin the million-dollar Winterfest lighting displays and the Trolley Tour of Lights.

You can see more on this event at http://www.gatlinburg.com/events/details.aspx?id=11. We hope to see you for the Winterfest season!

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