Group Retreats in Bristol, TN

Tailwaters lodge on the South Holston is an ideal location for your retreat.  We're located in Northeast Tennessee which borders, North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky in the Appalachian Mountains and only 20 minutes from I-81.  With 230 miles of internationally known rivers and 288 miles of the Appalachian Trail, it’s the true outdoors with endless opportunities to explore.  Our lodge is located on the South Holston River, the premier trout fishing river in the East;  our sister river, the Watauga River, is only 20-minutes away; and the sprawling South Holston Lake is only a few minutes away, great for boating and fishing.  

Tailwaters Lodge offers a unique blend of seclusion and accessibility.  Our cabins' location at the end of a dead-end road, surrounded by TVA public lands, ensures your privacy.  Yet, we're conveniently close to Bristol TN/VA ad the Tri-Cities Airport.  

For those who love the outdoors, the opportunities are endless.  Enjoy terrific trout fishing, explore over 1.5 miles of accessible private and public river frontage, and wader along 5-miles of scenic river trails.  Biking enthusiasts can bike right from their cabin or explore nearby trails like the TVA bike trail and the popular Virginia Creeper Trail.  

Pontoon boat rentals on the South Holston Lake and golfing at a private club are also within easy reach.  Whether you prefer to be active or simply relax, Tailwaters Lodge on the South Holston has something for everyone.  

Group packages include: lodging and catered meals, snacks, and social hour.  Guided river floats can be added at the cost of the river guide. without an additional service charge.  We also offer free airport pickup service, just let us know in advance.  

Lodging

Group meetings and meals are held in our Hatch Cabin which seats 28 people comfortably with a catering kitchen adjacent for meals. Our entire campus has five cabins totaling 14 bedrooms, accommodating up to 28 guests comfortably double occupancy with shared baths. 

Your lodging options include:  

(1) LODGE BUYOUT - Osprey, Bufflehead, Pheasant Tail, Midge, and The Hatch
(2) MIX of CABINS (Your Choice) - Must include The Hatch for meetings and meals
 (3) THE HATCH ONLY - The Hatch - six bedrooms shared 2.5 baths

Complimentary coffee, firewood, and airport pick-up are included.

Catering

Catered meals include a private chef prepared meal and a hot breakfast served in a group setting, as well as scrumptious welcome baskets and midnight snack packs in each cabin. Let us know what beverages you’d like including beer and wine, and your cabin will be stocked before you arrive. Why bother buying groceries and cooking when it can all be provided for you!  Not only that but you'll enjoy a relaxing social hour with hors d'voures without the hassle of driving.  

Guided River Floats

Guided river floats are provided by our premier, Orvis-endorsed guide service, The South Holston River Company. Guides provide all gear and flies, along with a complimentary lunch on full-day floats.  Guides will set up your rod, untangle snags, change flies, and even net your fish.  All you have to do is enjoy the day and catch fish!  Fishing licenses can be purchased online when you arrive, or prior to coming at www.license.gooutdoorstennessee.com.  Our guide service charges $550 for a full-day float (two anglers), and $400 for a half-day (two anglers).  We will arrange your floats for you at no extra service charge.  No need to call the guide service separately to try to schedule and coordinate, we'll do it for you!

Price Per Person(Single/Double Occ.)

2 Nights/1Day     $690/$520
3 Nights/2Days    $1035/$775
4 Nights/3Days   $1380/$1035
5 Nights/4 Days   $1725/$1295
6 Nights/5 Days   $2070/$1550

Give us a call at 423-573-3999 to let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll be pleased to put a package together for you.  We can also provide a suggested activity schedule for your retreat that you can use as a starting point for creating your retreat to meet your needs.