Very few retreat facilities have the space and natural setting for such a variety of natural settings.  Those who prefer the meditative type recreation may sit on the bank of the mini-lake and fish, feed ducks, watch peacocks, or just meander along the stream crossing wooden foot-bridges with gentle waterfalls, a wildflower garden, and much much more.  

     If you love wildlife...the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area is for YOU!  Home to 66 species of mammals, 200+ birds and even 80 types of amphibians and reptiles!  Early morning and just before dark are the best times to occasionally get a glimpse of squirrels, ground-hogs, rabbits, foxes, white-tail deer, wild turkeys, raccoons, opossum, and possibly an occasional black bear!