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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, whitewater rafting and special events through
the year.  A large swimming pool is available at nominal cost
and also a museum at Bandy Creek in the park.
 Big South Fork








Our county, Fentress, has more rock formations than any other
county in Tennessee.  
Tennessee arches and waterfalls

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.








Big South Fork Scenic Railway is located in Stearns, Kentucky
and is a nice day trip. You could combine this with the Barthel
Coal Camp visit.  
Big South Fork Scenic Railway








Barthel Coal Camp is located near Stearns, Kentucky and offers
tours of the old mining town and mine. You could combine this
with the Big South Fork Scenic Railway visit.  
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



 Christ Episcopal Church in 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











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 350 miles
long.  This is an August event.   
Jamestown

Jamestown Restaurants:
Chinese and Mexican restaurants, McDonalds, Hardys, Pizza
Hut, Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Long John Silvers,
Dairy Queen, Dairy Mart, West End Cafe, Rumors

Stores:
WalMart, Food Lion, Save-A-Lot, Potters Lumber, Burden Drug,
Medi-Thrift Drug, Antique and quilting shops

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.
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