Welcome to Sampson’s Hollow
“Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘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
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. The charm of a farm wedding can be as rustic and vintage as influenced by your favorite Pinterest boards, surrounded by a canopy of tall trees, with moss and foliage as ground cover, or classically elegant and romantic, depending on your heart’s vision.
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.
Sampson’s Hollow is an all-inclusive venue specializing in wedding ceremonies and receptions for up to 175 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.
Wedding Packages
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
Testimonials
Farmhouse Gifts
We will be adding an assortment of personalized and handcrafted items to our guests who visit the farm.
For your shopping convenience, or if you would like to order a gift for a bride and/or groom, or to say congratulations, please visit our online gallery for products.You can pay online and we will gift wrap and deliver it to them on the day of their wedding with an enclosed card from you.
We will be adding additional merchandise throughout the coming months!
