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A Story of Loss | Grief Recovery Retreat for Pastors

Whitestone will host a 4 day / 3 nights workshop and retreat for Pastor/Spouses who have lost a child, grandchild, or spouse on Aug. 8-11, 2016. Grief is an individual process but Spark of Life, a national grief recovery ministry has been helping folks find

The Christmas Season at Whitestone

I’m often asked by guests, “What is your favorite time of year at Whitestone?” My wife says my favorite season is whatever is next! There is some truth in that. But December has a charm that elevates this month to the top. First of all,

Anticipating Christmas at Whitestone

We just had to share this short essay from a frequent guest that shares the anticipation of enjoying Christmas at Whitestone. It’s beautifully written from from minister and singer DaRon Maughon. Learn more about celebrating the Christmas season at our Tennessee bed and breakfast. “In

Why We Want to Come to Whitestone – 21 Stories

24 hours ago we opened up our November giveaway with one simple question. What’s the #1 reason you would like to come to Whitestone? Almost immediately we were surprised by the response and touched by the stories people were sharing. Here are just 21 of

November Giveaway – Why Do You Want to Come to Whitestone?

[su_note note_color=”#D2DBB0″ text_color=”#414141″ radius=”1″] Thank you for your participation in the contest. It’s over now. If you missed it sign-up for our email newsletter and you will be notified of our next giveaway. [/su_note] After having thousands of guests coming through our doors over the

Whitestone Delight Pie

One of our guests all-time favorite desserts, the Whitestone Delight Pie is sure to make you smile.   [yumprint-recipe id=’1′]

3 Unique Reasons to Visit Sweetwater Valley Farm

Just about everyone loves cheese, especially if it’s made as fresh as possible. Sweetwater Valley Farm, a quick 25 minute drive from our Tennessee romantic getaway, makes true farm-to-table artisanal cheeses. You can learn about the whole process from the visiting the cows that produce

Day Trip to the Great Smoky Mountains

People come to East Tennessee for a large variety of reasons, including adventure, stunning natural beauty, and exceptional hospitality.  There is no shortage of these when you stay at Whitestone Country Inn, which is nestled on 360 beautiful acres along the shores of Watts Bar

Exploring the Secret City of Oak Ridge TN

Imagine living in a town in a fenced-off confined area and instructed not to disclose about the nature of your work, which only involved specific tasks. Your family is with you, but you aren’t allowed to talk to others outside about what you do. Guards

I’m Plumb Give Out: A Letter from Paul

Please read this if you share my Christian values. “I’m Plumb Give Out” That’s how I feel today. Growing up in rural West Tennessee I heard that expression often from folks who were exhausted. In a slightly different way that conveys my condition – “I’m