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Highland cow guides, wedding planning, corporate retreats, and life in the foothills of the Smokies — 95 stories and counting.

Scottish Highland cows at the pasture fence

Can You Pet the Cows on a Farm Stay? An Honest Answer (and a Fence Warning)

IRL means In Real Life — and it’s the whole point of the farm. Real moments with families, couples and friends that a screen never gives you…

Connecting in real life at Cedar Pond Farms

Connecting IRL: Why Real-Life Moments Matter More Than the Screen

IRL means In Real Life — and it’s the whole point of the farm. Real moments with families, couples and friends that a screen never gives you…

The fluffy herd at Cedar Pond Farms

Welcome to the New CedarPondFarms.com

Faster, fully bilingual, automatic photo delivery after your visit, and the same transparent pricing — the farm’s new website is live…

Mobile Moos logo — a Cedar Pond Farms company

Best Weekend Getaways Near Knoxville for Couples

Sometimes the best kind of getaway isn’t packed with crowded attractions or busy tourist schedules. More coupl…

A modern farmhouse with white siding and black trim sits on a grassy hillside surrounded by bare trees.

Unique Bachelorette Party Ideas That Aren’t Nashville Bars

If your idea of a perfect weekend involves something other than matching cowboy hats, crowded honky-tonks, and…

Modern loft interior with spiral staircase, black furniture, wooden dining table, and wedding photo on wall.

Barndominium Weddings: Why Couples Are Choosing Farm Stays Over Hotels

The traditional wedding timeline goes like this: your guests check into a cookie-cutter hotel, drive to a venu…

A modern white barn with black X-pattern doors and windows sits on a grassy field with visitors walking toward it.

How to Plan a Destination Wedding in the Smoky Mountains Without the Tourist Crowds

The Great Smoky Mountains are America’s most visited national park, making them an incredibly popular choice f…

Executive Retreats in TN: Luxury Team Experiences & Corporate Getaways

Looking for unforgettable Executive Retreats in TN that go beyond traditional corporate meetings? At Cedar …

How Cedar Pond Farms Gives Your Team a Better Place to Meet | Corporate Retreat Venue in Tennessee

Finding the right place for your team to meet can completely change the outcome of a corporate gathering. Inst…

Corporate Retreat Venue in Tennessee I All-Inclusive Team Retreats at Cedar Pond Farms

Looking for the perfect corporate retreat venue for your next company getaway? More businesses are now choos…

Corporate Retreats in Tennessee

Unique Team-Building Events at Cedar Pond Farms Looking for a unique venue for your next corporate retrea…

Top Romantic Things for Couples to Do in the Sevierville Area

(Smoky Mountains Getaway Guide) If you’re planning a couples’ trip to the Smoky Mountains, Sevierville, Te…

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