Dollywood Archives - Feet Under My Table https://feetundermytable.com/tag/dollywood/ Celebrate life, home, and those you love Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:31:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://feetundermytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FeetUnderMyTable-Favicon-75x75.jpg Dollywood Archives - Feet Under My Table https://feetundermytable.com/tag/dollywood/ 32 32 Happy Fall from the Smokies https://feetundermytable.com/happy-fall-from-the-smokies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=happy-fall-from-the-smokies https://feetundermytable.com/happy-fall-from-the-smokies/#comments Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:31:03 +0000 https://feetundermytable.com/?p=11497 This week was a difficult one to navigate. A family trip had been planned for months and landed us close to the destruction and devastation from Helene. Do we cancel the trip to the Smokies? or support the local economy and continue? Hours of watching, calling, and planning placed us right in the middle of Sevierville in the Great Smoky Mountains…on the route to so many volunteers and support groups to western North Carolina. Our heart goes out to all of those affected with loss. If you’d like to help, Samaritan’s Purse has feet on the ground and is a great place to start. There are so many other great organizations assisting, so hope you will join in supporting. Have you been to the Smokies? It’s one of our very favorite places to go. We had plans for Asheville in November as part of a birthday celebration. I cannot even imagine what’s happening there. Just join me in prayer for them, won’t you? Here’s an update on Biltmore. We have camped in the Smokies; stayed in Lodges to hear the babbling brook outside more times than I can count; and then stayed in other places for different experiences. This week took us to a family member’s condo nestled into the wooded area of the Smokies. Peace, tranquility, mixed with laughter and time around the table with family were all a much needed reprieve. What to do in the Smokies? Of course, the Smokies are known for the incredible trails, hiking, camping, and outdoor activities. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is open; but, it’s a good idea to check with them before making a trip there. For this trip? Dollywood was on the agenda. This week Dolly announced her support and contribution to her home mountains for Hurricane Helene Relief. Another great reason to support Dollywood since they are matching support with Dolly. I’ve shared Dollywood for a June visit before. A visit to Dollywood is always magical. The shows, foods, entertainment and garden themed decorations are amazing no matter what time of the year you go. Here’s some of our favorite parts of this year’s trip… I chose this photo to share with you because Tate’s aunt, who wrote one of his songs for his new Christmas album, is seated in the wheelchair. We had the pleasure of meeting her later in the day. Keep her in your prayers as she navigates effects from a brain stem infection. It was a joy to meet her and to hear Tate’s concert. Dollywood at any season is a wonderful place to be. And right now? Your support of their area is needed more than ever. So thankful we went. Other things to do? There are just so many ways to entertain kids and families in this area that are too numerous to list. The food in the Great Smoky Mountains is wonderful. We loved local places and the Five Oaks Farm Kitchen was one of those that is special. We always love shopping together at different places than we can find at home. So many great outlets and shops that are unending. For families? Shows, like the Pirates Voyage Show, Dolly’s Stampede, and the Hatfield and McCoy dinner show, provide something for everyone. The end of October brings a hot air balloon celebration to the area. Wouldn’t that be fun? And in other table talk news this morning… Are you a fan of Farmer’s Almanac? If you haven’t checked yet? Here’s the forecast for the US. I’m a fan of snow…so lucky me! Don’t shoot the messenger! Fall always brings a birthday for me. We are shifting because of Helene destruction to other places to celebrate. SOOO…I need your help! This is a new decade birthday…so, my husband is considering trip options. November is not the most gorgeous time to travel…so your assistance is appreciated. If you were celebrating, where would your travels take you? I’d LOVE to know in the comments, please. Does Fall bring you to more baking? That’s happening here already. I’m trying to hold off from the things I love…but, more pumpkin recipes have been tried and made it over the top. Two of those pumpkin recipes will be featured in the November Vue…so, I’ll share those in a few weeks. This past week took me to other baking favorites for fall: I can’t wait to try this recipe: Happy baking, enjoying all that makes fall special, and gathering with friends and family who have their feet under your table. May your transition to fall include a bit of rest, fall beauty, and great food, friends. Love to you all,

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