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Hemlock Inn

4.8(90)
Inn

About

Hemlock Inn offers a rustic mountain retreat just 1.5 miles from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and minutes from Bryson City. The inn’s cozy rooms and peaceful setting provide a quiet backdrop for focused meetings or small group retreats.

Southern-style breakfasts and dinners are served family-style around large lazy susan tables, creating a communal dining experience with attentive hospitality. Outdoor rocking chairs on the porch overlook misty mountain views, perfect for breaks or informal conversations after sessions.

Best for

  • Executive retreats & unplugged offsites
  • Small group dinners with Southern hospitality
  • Nature-adjacent team bonding & relaxation

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Rustic mountain inn with Great Smoky Mountains views
Setting
Rustic mountain inn with Great Smoky Mountains views
Perched near Bryson City, the inn offers a peaceful mountaintop setting with fog-lift views over the Smokies. The location is just 1.5 miles from the national park, ideal for nature escapes.
Unplugged, rustic charm with communal gathering
Atmosphere
Unplugged, rustic charm with communal gathering
No TVs in rooms encourage guests to disconnect and engage with nature, board games, and each other. The inn's ambiance recalls a simpler time with rocking chairs, a fireplace, and a library for quiet moments.

At a glance

Rated 4.8 on Google · 90 reviews