(Almost) Full Moon at Smoky Mountain Tower

Did we tell you we made a fast trip to Gatlinburg?  Oops - guess not.  But here we are at Smoky Mountain Tower, getting a lot of maintenance work done. as well as restocking all our supplies.

But I just took time out to go up to the Tower deck and enjoy the (almost) full moon.  You can even see Mt. LeConte through the trees.  The moon will actually be full Thursday afternoon, but we'll be back home by then (and it's hard to see a full moon during the day!).

I figured you might like to enjoy it with me, so here's a photo.

You know, you can see the full moon in person from Smoky Mountain Tower.  We're already booked for the October full moon.  But the November full moon is Sunday, November 17 - and Smoky Mountain Tower is still available for the dates around that time.  So make your plans now, and make your reservation quickly.  You, too, can enjoy the full moon live and in person!

Birthday and Anniversary month

I just realized I haven't shown you our Gatlinburg calendar picture for September.  This shows our anniversary dinner a couple of years ago at Smoky Mountain Tower.  The inset pictures show all the goodies provided by Ingrid, our wonderful cleaner/property manager.

September is a busy month, because we have three birthdays and an anniversary.  If you've been following our posts, you already know that we're running a Birthday special, in honor of Phyllis' birthday earlier this month.

All available dates in September are still 15% off.  Just use Coupon Code Birthday15 when you make your reservation.  But you MUST hurry, because the month is half over.  We still have a few dates available, including next weekend at All Decked Out.  Hope you can stay with us!

Don't forget ... Patriot Day

In our last post, we reminded you about our Birthday sale and showed you a picture of our Americana mantle at All Decked Out.  Today's post is more serious.

Today is Patriot Day (sometime called 'Patriot's Day') - September 11.  We all remember what happened 12 years ago today.  But how does this relate to All Decked Out or Smoky Mountain Tower in Gatlinburg?

About three weeks ago (August 15), I told you about my 'favorite thing to do in Gatlinburg' - which is to go to a Food City store and get their great potato chips.  Today, I want to share something else about Food City.  Recently, they produced a very inspiring commercial that you need to see on this Patriot Day.  Here is the link: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoABty_zE00

The commercial is titled "Grandfather's Pride."  Please play it - it's only a minute long.  Then tell me what you think of it.  Enjoy your day ... and your freedom!

Don't forget...

There is still time to take advantage of our "Happy Birthday Sale" - where all available dates in September at both All Decked Out and Smoky Mountain Tower are on sale at 15% off.  Just enter the coupon code Birthday15 to get your discount.  Don't delay, or the dates you want may be gone.  Write us if you need more information.

If you want to celebrate America, there's no better place to stay that All Decked Out.  The whole cabin is decorated in Americana.  Just look at the decoration over the fireplace in the main room.

It's all yours to enjoy - even at a discount.  So come to Gatlinburg this month and save!

Happy Birthday Sale!

Today is the (fill in the blank) birthday of my wonderful wife and partner, Phyllis.  So we are going to give YOU a birthday present!

We still have some open dates this month at both All Decked Out and Smoky Mountain Tower.  So our "Birthday" gift to you is a 15% discount on any available dates in September.  That brings the nightly rate down to $152.15, which is less than our lowest regular rate of the year!

Here's our calendar.  Look at all those green boxes.  Every one is an open date that is all ready for you to enjoy (as of the moment I'm posting this).

We're announcing this deal here first, to give our friends a 'head start.'  But open dates are like airline seats - they're a perishable item.  So you need to book NOW before somebody else gets your dates.

To make your reservation, just select your cabin.  Then go to our website:
   Smoky Mountain Tower - www.SmokyMountainTower.com
   All Decked Out - www.SmokiesRentDirect.com/All-Decked-Out

Click the "Book Online Now" button and enter your arrival and departure date. 

Then click "Review & Book."

On the page that opens, scroll down to the "Coupon Code" section.  Enter this code:

Birthday15

(be sure to enter it exactly as shown - coupon codes are case-sensitive).

Then click "Redeem"

Now enter all the required information and you will be all set.

If you have any questions, write back to me - Dave@SmokiesRentDirect.com - and I'll help you make your reservation.

Happy Birthday!

Sunset pictures by grandkids

It's the last day of August, so it's fitting that we end our series of pictures by our grandkids with their beautiful sunset pictures.  These were all taken from the top deck at Smoky Mountain Tower.  The first one was taken by Lindsey.

You remember Lindsey.  She's a junior at Anderson University in Indiana, and the gal with the 'fish moustache!'

Now, here's a sunset picture by Zack, who is a high school senior at the Schaeffer Study Center in Mt. Juliet, TN.

What do you think?  Personally, I think both of these young people have a great eye for photography.  But then, that's what you would expect from a 'papa,' isn't it.

You, too, can enjoy sunsets like this when you stay with us at Smoky Mountain Tower.  Just go to www.SmokyMountainTower.com/Availability to find the best dates for your visit.

Fish moustache

When Lindsey (granddaughter), Kathy (daughter) and Kyle (grandson) were in the Smokies recently, they visited one of their favorite places - Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.  So instead of showing you a picture BY Lindsey, here's a picture OF Lindsey - in one of those picture tubes at the Aquarium.

I've heard of a fish sandwich, but this is the first time I've seen a fish moustache!

The Aquarium is just one of the great attractions you can enjoy in Gatlinburg.  And when you stay with us at Smoky Mountain Tower or All Decked Out, we'll give you a pass good for 10% off your admission and gifts at the Aquarium - and up to 20% off at almost 30 other restaurants, shops and attractions in Gatlinburg.  That's just one more benefit you get when you stay with us.

So make your reservation quickly - fall dates are filling up fast!