Welcome to Sampson’s Hollow
‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Matthew 19:4-6
We are Sampson’s Hollow—a 120 acre family farm in Walland, Tennessee. Our property is reminiscent of the rolling green hills of Ireland and connected to the heritage of the Tipton-Oliver family from nearby Cades Cove. The charm of a farm wedding can be as rustic and vintage as influenced by your favorite Pinterest boards. Do you have a vision of a woodland wedding, in a whimsical and enchanted forest surrounded by tall trees and mossy paths inspired by Twilight? Would you love having stunning photographs made in fields and meadows of billowy wildflowers? Are you concerned about having a backup plan in case of bad weather, and having an experienced group of people who can make that change for you at a moment’s notice?
Gently kissed by the romantic mist of the Great Smoky Mountains, Sampson’s Hollow been recognized as a Century old farm by the state of Tennessee, making it a historical site deeply rooted in Appalachian values and traditions. Our venue lies in the shadow of the national park, in a valley surrounded by the majestic Smoky Mountains. We are located next door to world-renown Blackberry Farm, and share the same stunning views and vistas. The panoramic venue is tucked away, distanced from the sounds of traffic going to the most visited park in the nation, the Great Smoky Mountains, yet easily accessible to your family and guests. What makes us any different than other venues in the area? We sincerely care about our brides and grooms. We care about the experience from your guests’ point of view and will apply hospitality in everything we do for your wedding day. Our courteous, experienced coordinators want to help you build a package that will be perfect for your own happily-ever after. Of course, every venue thinks they are the best. Each and every bride and groom have their own unique love story and should be treated as such. You don’t have to take our word for it—please read over the many reviews posted by our former brides and their guests.
Sampson’s Hollow offers customized options as an all-inclusive venue as well as for those DIY events. We specialize in wedding ceremonies and receptions for up to 150 guests. Has he asked the most important question of your life and you have said, yes? Please contact us for more information and to schedule a visit to the mountains. We would be honored to take care of you, your family and your friends in this once in a lifetime journey.
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The Willow Tree
There is such a gracefulness about a willow tree. It’s long, loping branches of greenery dance to the gentle breeze of the wind.
We planted willow trees when we first started Sampson’s Hollow in 2005. One of our particular favorite weeping willows grows well as it was planted at the head of the wet weather spring, the same one that has been used to provide water in the pastures for over one hundred years. The roots of the willow have soaked up the life-given moisture of the earth. Even when the sun bears down on it and the ground seems dry on the surface–it continues to grow taller and healthier.
A willow doesn’t need a great deal of pampering or attention. In fact, it can be easily propagated and new growth can be started just by sticking a stem in water and waiting for it to start sprouting roots. The branches can be used to mold and to make works of art and are flexible and giving.
Isn’t that kind of symbolic of what a successful marriage needs to strive to be?
A happy parallel I like to think.
Janice Livingston
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