Gatlinburg officialy kicked winterfest into gear last night with the chili cookoff and Christmas lights last night. Pigeon Forge will be lighting up the Christmas spirit officialy tonight with fun festivities.  Chalet Village properties has about 6 units left for your mini vacation this weekend.  Call the office and ask about the remaining cabins and chalets and any vacation deals last minute.

The next 10 days are set to be weather friendly for any activity that you might want to explore.  A trip to Cades Cove would surely produce some deer or bear sightings.  A hike to Mount LeConte would be perfect with some of the greatest views on the East coast.

Remember the rock slide on I-40 if you are planning to come to the Gatlinburg area. You can always come through the National park starting in Cherokee. Be sure to check with the park service if incliment weather moves in for possilbe road closures.

The first week and weekend in November is shaping up to be the nicest week of the year.  The weather forecast is perfect for a fall getaway and a great Saturday for Tennessee Football. The Festivities start tonight with the Annual chili cookoff at 5:00 p.m. Grab a good heart warming bowl of chili and let the good times roll. Live music will be the background for the lighting of over 1 million Christmas lights throught the Heart of Gatlinburg.

Fire on the Mountain

If this doesn’t tell you why the traffic is so bad in Gatlinburg during October then nothing will.  This picture was taken between the 2nd and 3rd week of October this year.  Today is October 29th and the colors are still blazing around the base of the mountains and in Pigeon Forge.  There is not enough film in the world to take in all of the beauty of  The Great Smoky Mountains.  Everyday in October brings a different view.

The Gatlinburg weather forecast for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday in the 3rd week is dry and sunny. This last week has been cold and rainy. There is a good chance that this will be the peak of the leaves. If  beautiful fall foliage is what your looking for then this may be your only shot. Gatlinburg TN is buzzing with tourists hoping to catch the beautiful orange and gold fall colors.  Chalet Village Properties has 6 units open for next weekend. Traffic has been thick and slow moving from an elevated number of visitors this year.  Don’t waste your money on a small hotel room in downtown. Invest your money wisely and rent a cabin or chalet for ultimate privacy and comfort.

Not sure of the Botanist name that gave this information but it seems to make sense.  The second week of October is the projected peak time for leaves between 5,000 and 6,000 feet in elevation.  Every one thousand feet you drop in elevation add 1 week for peak time.

Makes good sense because the higher up the mountain you go the cooler the weather gets. Cool weather is the catalyst for the changing process.

Having said that let me say this, Good luck with trying to time this process in East Tennessee. I have lived here all my life and if there is one thing for sure about our weather, it is for sure unpredictable.

Fall Fantasy

Fall is upon us and within about 3 weeks we will really start to see some changes in the colors here on the mountain. Their is no time of year better to be in the Great Smoky Mountains. Crisp clean air and some of the greatest hiking and site seeing on the east coast. The above view was actually taken from one of the cabins on the mountain.  You would be hard pressed to find a view like this in Pigeon Forge.  Gatlinburg sits right in the middle of the national park. Once you drive into Gatlinburg and stay in a cabin you will never want to leave.

Arrive on Sunday and Pay for 3 nights you will receive the 4th and 5th night free.  **Not all units are included in this special** This special could save you $300 to $400 dollars on a  5 night stay. This special will be running through August.

**Cannot combine specials**

The annual fireworks show is set for 10:00 p.m. in downtown Gatlinburg tonight July the 4th. The launch point will be right at the Space needle on airport road.

Chalet Village Properties wants to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July.

Chalet Village Properties of Gatlinburg, Tennessee would like to assist you with your retreat or corporate getaway.  Gatlinburg has long been a destination for getting away from it all.  Only a few short miles from the Gatlinburg Convention Center and about 15 miles from the Sevierville convention center. 

Most people settle for a hotel or motel but we ask why? Nothing bonds people together like camping out together. Experience the next best thing to that with a stay in a cabin or chalet.  We have a 12 bedroom unit that will sleep 24 people comfortably. 28 if you need the sofa beds. Plenty of meeting space for the small executive brainstorming session. 4×8 movie screen in the gameroom can and has been used for powerpoint presentations for corporate retreats. Family reunions  will hook up the laptop for a funny slideshow. This lodge can also be rented as a 8,9,10, or 11, bedroom configuration for a discounted price. 

There is no better place to bring the young or more mature couples of the church for a couples retreat and marriage seminar. 12 King Suites w/whirlpools, complete privacy. Each room has a deck with a view of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Whatever the occasion we would love to be able to put that little extra touch on your retreat. We offer every size unit from 1 bedroom to 12 bedroom units. Please email darin@chaletvillage.com with any questions that you might have.  Start planning your trip now before your dates get booked.

For the next 2 weeks the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will play host to one of the worlds most unique events.  Hundreds of thousands of fireflies will light up the night sky all around in sync.  The Gatlinburg Trolley service will be picking up at the Sugarlands Visitor center from 6 to 9. The ride will only cost $1.00.  This is the only form of transportation to elkmont as attendance is expected to be high.

Chalet Village Properties is only 2 miles from the sugarlands visitor center.