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Mark 6:31 Jesus said, Come off by yourselves; let's take a break and get a little rest.
Psalm 55:6 O that I had wings like a dove, for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
Pickett State Park is located seven miles from the cabins and offers wonderful hiking trails, tennis, canoing and boating on their 12 acre lake, fishing, swimming and Ranger activities for the children. Special events are held through the year. Pickett State Park
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area has over 125,000 acres and is located seven miles away. It offers hiking, mountain biking, swimming, whitewater rafting and a museum. Big South Fork
You will want to visit the Twin Arches in Big South Fork.
A horse rental concession is located two miles from the cabins. Southeast Pack Trips.
Pony rides are available nearby at Hitchin Post. (931) 752-2888.
Rafting, canoing, tubing, climbing wall, geocaching and wagon rides are available 45 minutes away at Kentucky Rafting.
Big South Fork Scenic Railway is located in Stearns, Kentucky and is a nice day trip. Big South Fork Scenic Railway. You could combine this with the Barthel Coal Camp visit. Barthel Coal Camp is also located near Stearns and offers tours of the old mining town and mine. Barthel Coal Camp
Scott County and Oneida, TN is 14 miles from the cabins. Their web site gives more information on all there is to do when you are here and has many photos and area activities. Scott County Information
A short drive north of Jamestown is Pall Mall, TN, home of Sgt. Alvin C. York, WWI hero. There is also a grist mill on the Wolf River and several small stores here. Sgt. York
Rugby, TN, founded in 1880 by the second sons of the English, is a historic site with tours offered daily. English food is offered at Harrow Road Cafe. This is a short drive. Rugby
Colditz Cove State Natural Area is located nearby and is characterized by high bluffs, rugged gorges, lush rhododendron, large trees and a beautiful waterfall. Pictured below is Northrup Falls. Colditz Cove
Eight golf courses are located in Crossville, TN which is an hour from the cabins. Crossville golf courses
Muddy Pond Mennonite Community is located a little over half an hour from the cabins. Relive the past in this Mennonite community. The general store and mercantile store offer home- canned and fresh baked goods, pottery, handcrafted items and quilts. The wood working shop offers handcrafted furniture and leather goods. Late Sept. and early Oct., the community makes sorghum. Muddy Pond
A box of brochures detailing the local sights is in each cabin as well as a list of two hour trips and day trips.
Fentress County has 17,000 residents and Jamestown is the County Seat and largest town. Besides Sgt. Alvin C. York, we are famous for starting the 127 Yard Sale which is now 650 miles long. This is an August event. Jamestown
Castle Cinemas in Jamestown First run movies are $2 (yes, $2) for adults and children. One of the two theaters has been remodeled and has stadium seating.
Carmike Theater in Oneida Adults are $4.50 and children $2.00. They are on Eastern Time.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center We hope you will not have any medical emergencies while at the retreat cabins. If you do, you will find comfort knowing that JRMC consistently ranks in the Top 100 Small Hospitals.