A working Scottish Highland cattle farm near Knoxville, with meeting spaces for 10 to 250, a caterer’s kitchen on site, and the people who run the farm hosting you all day.
Cedar Pond Farms isn't your average hotel conference room. It's a place where teams bond and recharge in a serene setting — with once-in-a-lifetime experiences alongside our friendly Scottish Highland cows. Returning clients include Carson-Newman University and the Boys & Girls Club of Dumplin Valley.
These photographs are from one real corporate day at the farm this February, from morning arrival to the fire pits at dusk. We plan yours the same way — with you, by name, not from a package sheet.
Your team is met at the gate — sometimes by Jack-Jack, our mini-donkey, carrying the drinks. Registration is set, parking is handled in the meadow, and nobody is hunting for a conference room number.
The Grand White Barn seats up to 250, air-conditioned, with projectors, a 130″ screen, microphones and sound already in place. Smaller groups take the Milkbarn or the Milkhouse.
Choose a chef-prepared meal cooked on site — smoked meats, big-pot soups, salads and boards — or have your own caterer drop off into our catering kitchen. With a chef cooking here, we can accommodate any diet on your team.
Laptops close. Your team spends a full 90 minutes with the Scottish Highland cattle, guided by the people who raise them — brushing, feeding and photos, not a walk past a fence. It is the part that gets people from different offices talking.
See the Fluffy Cow Encounter
Stay for dinner under the chandeliers and finish around the fires on the Milkbarn porch. Ask us about overnight retreats in the farm stays on the property.
A cozy space for smaller groups — breakouts, planning sessions, and leadership huddles in a relaxed farm setting.
Seats up to 75 attendees for mid-sized events, with a whole-house sound system, caterer's kitchen, and scenic porches.
Accommodates up to 250 guests for large gatherings — air-conditioned, with full A/V and catering facilities.
Both the Milkbarn and the Milkhouse are available for corporate overnight stays — keep your team on the farm instead of driving back to a hotel.
Family-style overnight lodging for up to 22 — the whole building, exclusively your team for the night. Pairs naturally with a meeting day held in the same space.
$1,500 / night
A private retreat space next door — lounge, game room, kitchenette — set up as an overnight base for a smaller leadership group.
$1,500 / night
Book either building and it’s your team under that roof for the night — no unrelated guests sharing the space during your retreat. Ask about an overnight retreat →
High-speed internet · audio and video capabilities · two projectors · large 130″ projector screen · podium · microphone and speaker setup · complimentary notepads and pens.
Air-conditioned Grand White Barn · handicap-accessible bathrooms · welcome pavilions · break room · game room · parking meadow · sanitation stations · farm golf cart.
Catering kitchen · vendor and catering alleys · music and sound system · LED dance lights · recommended local caterers, photographers, and planners on request.
Keep the energy up between sessions — authentic Italian-style gelato and fresh coffee from our Gelato Brothers cart, plus farm snacks delivered right to your meeting space. The kind of break people actually look forward to.
Nothing resets a room like our mini-donkey. Teams love a little break with Jack-Jack — a few minutes of petting, photos, and laughs that do more for morale than another slide. Ask us to work him into your agenda.
Add a guided Scottish Highland cow experience as your icebreaker or afternoon reset — hands-on, memorable, and the photos go straight to the company LinkedIn.
As an optional add-on, treat your team to bottled water plus gelato and coffee from our in-house Gelato Brothers shop — the perfect afternoon recharge between sessions.
Ask About Add-Ons
Tell us your team size and goals — we'll help you find the right space, vendors, and experiences. Visit the farm ahead of your event to get to know the venue and our team.
Cedar Pond Farms