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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

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

Giveaway: Share Your Anniversary Experiences

Here at Whitestone it’s a rare week that we don’t have numerous anniversary celebrations. Anniversary guests range from their 1st year while just starting out to 69 rich years together. In fact, the couple who celebrated 69 years of marriage actually hiked one of the

The 3 Best Rivers for East Tennessee White Water Rafting

White water rafting enthusiasts are always looking for great rapids and an amazing adventure.  And when you think “white water rafting”, you may think the best places to catch a raft would be Colorado or Southern California. You might be surprised to learn that 3

Oh, my gosh! It’s Lord of the Rings!

by: Valerie Bryant Bennett One cool afternoon, on a visit to Whitestone with a friend, I decided to strike out through the woods across the road for a hike on one of the many trails suggested by a map of the property. My friend was

Video: Recap of the Whitestone 30K Race

For more than 8 years Whitestone has been privileged to host the Whitestone 30K in partnership with the Knoxville Track Club. A beautiful race that starts and ends by the Whitestone Chapel. The entire event with approximately 200 runners is put on by 30 volunteers.