“Hushed conversations, occasional laughter and the creaking of rocking chairs harmonize with the symphony of natural sounds. As crickets chip and birds twitter, hummingbirds buzz like shimmering green darts around the feeders. Leaning back in our rocking chair…this is absolutely incredible…. I can’t believe the unspoiled mountain view.”
Southern Living, June 2002
‘The beauty of the wild-cherry paneled dining room, the smells coming from the kitchen were nothing compared to the flavors of the fresh mountain trout as I devoured my meal.”
Travel and Leisure, July 2002
“Comfy, cozy and homey with the best library we’ve seen in an inn. Each meal is an earthy delight as the kitchen only uses the freshest of ingredients.”
Elegant Small Hotels, Fall 2001
“Virgin Forest, unspoiled mountain views, delectable food, fabulous hospitality.”
Men’s Journal, January2001
“As your car winds along the approach road to the Lodge, you get the distinct feeling of being led to a special place…. A Sanctuary in the Clouds.”
Southern Living, June 2000
A great place to get away from the constant sensual overload of modern life…Although not undiscovered it is uncrowded and the food is as good as any Atlanta restaurant.”
Atlanta Journal Constitution, May 2000
“The perfect prescription to relieve stress”
Celebrating Knoxville, Fall 1999
“Be sure not to miss the walk to the point. Snowbird Mountain Lodge is definitely a place that penetrates the soul and let’s you forget about the city life”
Jezebel, June 1997
“This is a destination any wanderer will love. In the middle of nature with the food and service of a 5 star hotel…..without the price”
New Orleans Times Picayune, June 1998
“Cozy rooms phenomenal gourmet dining and 250 degrees of unspoiled mountain views”
Delta Sky Magazine
“After checking into Snowbird, I sank into a leather sofa the size of a tractor trailer and ogled the rooms books, iron chandeliers and exposed Chestnut trusses”
Diversions, May 1998
If you would like to read what our guests think check out each room on our ACCOMMODATIONS page where you will find excerpts from each room's journal.