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Four Beautiful Cabin Rentals Available

We have four rental cabins, plus optional facilities for horse owners to bring their horses on vacation with them. You will find our tranquil ranch setting a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the beauty of God’s work.

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Horse Stabling & Riding Trails

Why not plan a vacation with your horses and REALLY see the Smokies!

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Explore local Activities and Attractions near our Retreat

Nearby attractions and activities include hiking, horseback riding, bike riding, trout fishing, swimming and tubing …

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Welcome to Gilbertson’s Lazy Horse Retreat – we appreciate your visit to our website!

We are a family-owned and operated business located in beautiful Dry Valley, just 3 miles from Hwy 321 and Townsend, TN. 

Dry Valley is a lovely, quiet valley surrounded by majestic mountain ranges. It’s similar in appearance to Cades Cove but with real working farms and magnificent, panoramic views. We are surrounded by Rich and Scott Mountains with the Chilhowie Mountain Range right in front of us.

We have four rental cabins, plus optional facilities for horse owners to bring their horses on vacation with them. We welcome guests with or without horses. You will find our tranquil ranch setting a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the beauty of God’s work.