We were recently asked if we considered ourselves the “world’s greatest wedding venue?” Before I respond, allow me to give a little backstory to this question. […]

Seasons for Weddings? The popularity of outdoor wedding venues continues to increase with brides and their grooms. One of the most frequent questions our wedding coordinators […]

Weddings are jam-packed with superstitions. The most common is probably, “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in her shoe.” Then there’s […]

Finding wedding inspiration Strength of a Tree. A wedding trend using trees, limbs, and overhanging branches seems to be a unique, but whimsical method of creating […]

Christian weddings; Finding inspiration for your wedding ceremony as a Christian couple.  Oh, happy day! You are engaged! Perhaps you have been praying that the right […]

Congratulations! It’s time to make some decisions in planning your wedding.  Have you ever considered the beauty of a whimsical wedding with a winter backdrop? Are […]

What is a vow renewal? Perhaps you are considering having a vow renewal to celebrate your lives together as man and wife. Having a vow renewal […]

Every wedding begins with a journey and a unique story of the engaged couple. Chasity Griffin and Chris Cooley visited Sampson’s Hollow in late summer, 2021, […]

As 2021 winds down, let’s look ahead to weddings for 2022 and 2023 It’s the season for wedding proposals and engagements. That’s exciting for the bride […]

What is micro-wedding? A micro-wedding is a “petite” version of a full-scale wedding that can be planned in three months or less. However, it is still […]

Wedding planning?  It’s time to make some decisions. Let’s begin with this prompt.  What will your wedding guests remember?  Do you focus on your “must-haves” for […]

You’ve said yes to the proposal.  The groom has given you a beautiful engagement ring declaring his intentions and is ready to set the wedding date.  […]

Winter weddings at our outdoor venue in the legendary Great Smoky Mountains.   Christmas in the Smoky Mountains. Have you ever considered the option of having your […]

A wedding planner or wedding coordinator?  Do I really need one because my aunt’s best friend has directed some weddings at their church and she really […]

Of course, the bride and groom should include references to their faith in their wedding ceremony.  Wedding inspiration and Christian ceremonies. As a bride and groom, […]

Wedding facilities at Sampson’s Hollow —  Allow us to introduce The Storehouse.  The Storehouse represents our central purpose — guiding what we do and how we […]

There is something very peaceful but yet majestic in having a wedding ceremony surrounded by nature. Looking for inspiration? Are you searching for the perfect outdoor […]

Wedding inspirations and how traditions affect today’s marriage celebrations — many are deeply rooted in the mountains of East Tennessee. The influence of Smoky Mountain weddings […]

Rainy Day Wedding, Embrace the rain on your wedding day. Rainy Day Wedding? Who, in the world, would wish for rain on their wedding day– probably […]

Weddings in the Great Smoky Mountains. Just imagine how amazing your wedding photography will be. Are you considering a destination wedding around the number one visited […]

What does every bride and groom want for their ideal wedding? A perfect day, beautiful venue, lots of amazing photographs, good food, beverage, music, and a […]

We believe that each person on this earth can agree that the world is topsy-turvy and nothing is as we anticipated it to be when beginning […]

Discover Honeymoon Dining in Townsend, Tennessee. Being the smaller community that it is, Townsend has more general-purpose dining for visitors than restaurants specifically designed for romantic […]

Ideas for Couple’s Outings . After the big wedding day and the big wedding party at night, many of our newly married couples want to know […]

Express yourself at your wedding.  There is never a better time to create an environment that is suited to your romance and your future.  Maybe the […]

Micro Weddings were becoming popular before large group gatherings were discouraged in 2020, however, now they are an awesome choice for your upcoming wedding and there […]

Sampson’s Hollow Weddings & New Ideas for Smoky Mountain Weddings. Sampson’s Hollow Wedding Packages and Planners are the finest team in the Smoky Mountains. Certainly the […]

When choosing a venue for your wedding, you will find there are many choices. There are many wedding venues in the area, all of which have […]

Couples are choosing to elope and we can see why!  From the couple’s only weddings to the micro wedding, smaller weddings are in. In the past […]

Even at our century farm we are learning to embrace the technical world more and more. Of course we have a website and a Facebook and […]

One thing we hear over and over is how romantic an elopement is for the couple. With the focus on just the two of you, the […]

Enchanted themes are very popular with today’s couples as they choose a wedding setting.  Intimate settings with dramatic natural light and the sights and sounds of […]

When it comes to selecting a wedding date, the various methods are as unique as the couples selecting the date!  Often the date holds special meaning.  […]

Things are very different in our world with recent events.  The challenges we are facing affects every aspect of people’s lives, including weddings, engagements, special events […]

If you have ever been to Sampson’s Hollow and seen the flowers, you know that when we came across the article in the Farmer’s Almanac about […]

Although Sampson’s Hollow is recognized as a Smoky Mountain Wedding Venue, we are convenient to Knoxville, TN and Maryville, TN and we host many local brides, […]

Our planners are often working with the bride and family when planning the wedding, but one popular question is how to work the tastes and likenesses […]

Have you heard the term?  Micro weddings are all the rage and we can see why.  As you review our wedding packages you will see we […]

As of this writing, Cades Cove is open for it’s last day until March of 2020.  Couples who are hoping to plan a Cade Cave Wedding […]

Have you heard that the tunnel that leads to Cades Cove will undergo renovations in 2020!  This is excellent news for the Smoky Mountains as this […]

Thirty Days of November. Day 1. Bing Crosby sang a song in a movie called Holiday Inn. The song was called, “Count Your Blessings.” It’s my […]

For the bride who has dreamed of being married in the mountains and is enamored with the appeal of Cades Cove, Sarah’s Glen offers a natural […]

We are blessed with some of the best, of that I have absolutely no doubt. Our venue has been very busy and we have just finished […]

There are so many decisions to make as you begin to plan your wedding and one of the main first decisions is the date of the […]

Considering a winter wedding is a great idea!  There are so many reasons why and how a winter wedding can be so very romantic and cool […]

Congratulations on your engagement! Let the planning begin! Requests for wedding dates are often made up to two years in advance, however, often Sampson’s Hollow can […]

Welcome to the Farm at Sampson’s Hollow! As you begin to search for your perfect wedding location, you will find many wedding venues to choose from.  […]

We love Christmas weddings! So many gorgeous textures, ways to do romantic and intimate lighting, lots of options for decor-it’s just a special and lovely month […]

Sampson’s Hollow is a beautiful location for a Bride and Groom only wedding.  Weekdays provide wonderful times for elopements, smaller weddings, even last minute weddings.  We […]

Are you getting ready to plan your dream wedding? Have you fantasized about your storybook wedding?  Now the time is here.  We thought it might be […]

One of the major concerns of any bride choosing to do an outdoor wedding venue is “what will we do if there is bad weather?” Our […]

Is it too early to be thinking about winter weddings?  Not at all. While peak wedding season will have passed with incredible beauty of fall foliage […]

Good wedding planning means a budget.  Can the planners at Sampson’s Hollow work with your budget?  We absolutely want to work with couples to establish their […]

We are Sampson’s Hollow—a 120 acre family farm in Walland, Tennessee. Whether you are planning an elopement for two or more of a family and friends […]

Sampson’s Hollow is a beautiful wedding venue located near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  Sampson’s Hollow hosts weddings and elopements year round at their beautiful Century Farm Venue […]

Sampson’s Hollow is often considered a rustic venue but we can be as sophisticated as we can be rustic.  Our farm venue can be classic and […]

Each year I forget how God’s handiwork touches the farm, with each season that passes, I forget how beautiful each season can be until it arrives.  […]

Do you have a whimsical soul and long to have a romance in the woods ceremony, perhaps at twilight, and surrounded by tall timbers and the […]

You’ve picked out all your decorations and accessories to coordinate with your wedding colors. Flowers – check, shoes – check, and even your napkins match.  However, […]

If you have been reading about Sampson’s Hollow, the family that this land has been a part of for now over a hundred years, our love […]

June has arrived and the season is filled with weddings at Sampson’s Hollow.  Our flowers are all blooming and the meadows are alive with nature’s many […]

Does the idea of a destination wedding mean the islands or an exotic country far away? Not always! Most people consider a wedding 100 miles from […]

The patriarch of the family, Joseph Flinn (now spelled Flynn) is buried in the Nashville National Cemetery. The remains of more then 36,069 soldiers are buried […]

Do you have visions of a romantic wedding in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Planning a wedding in the woods can make for an enchanting […]

We are so grateful for every couple we are allowed to serve. It is very satisfying when we see reviews that are favorable, knowing their dream […]

A wedding coordinator is one of the most important threads needed to complete each beautiful phase of the wedding day. Seriously. She or he provides services […]

Farm Wedding settings have continued to grow in popularity over the years. Whether you come from the city of the country or somewhere in between the […]

Brides all around the world dream of getting married in the romantic Smoky Mountains.  The Smokies and their blue mist, their deep culture and history bring […]

You’ve dreamed of being married in the mountains and love the appeal of Cades Cove and other National Park settings as you begin to plan your […]

Matthew 28:5-7 5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He […]

Once you know Sampson’s Hollow, you will know how we love flowers.  Our farm is covered with flora and we continue to grow and groom our […]

As exciting as a wedding is, there are those who prefer to skip some of the “stress” that can be involved in planning a wedding.  Of […]

When it is a wildflower setting you want for your upcoming wedding, look no further than Sampson’s Hollow at the foot of the Cades Cove area […]

Our annual Bridal Event and Spring Open House will be on March 31 from 2 – 4. Wedding vendors representing some of the best in our […]

Are you interested in a woodland wedding? Thoughts of an enchanted forest theme with tall lumbering trees providing a canopy of both shade and sweet romance? […]

Location Private and secluded. Easy to find while idyllically tucked away from the sounds of traffic and busy highways. All venues are beautiful and have something […]

Thank you Amy Black for this infographic! For more information or to schedule a showing, please contact us through our Contact Us Page or via text. […]

The planning has begun and our team is so excited at the awesome ideas, the sweet sentiments and the joyful thoughts of the days ahead as […]

We like to be inspired by others and we keep up with the trend setting that is part of the wedding industry.  Often what is old […]

What makes Sampson’s Hollow different than other wedding venues in the area?  We feel there are many details that set us apart.  For the marrying couples, […]

We are an outdoor venue with a backup plan if less then favorable weather shows up for your wedding day. Our covered front porch features a […]

So you are considering a Knoxville, Tennessee wedding!  Knoxville is an awesome choice.  We love the variety of appeal for the many couples who find their […]

We love decorating for our couples at the Holiday Season.  The symbols of love appear everywhere, especially in the warm fires that burn and the evergreen […]

Tis the season for proposals. According to wedding experts, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are the most popular days of the year to pop the question, […]

Wedding Venues in the Smoky Mountains offer many options for Winter Weddings.  They are equally as beautiful as Spring, Summer and Autumn weddings in our opinion […]

Can you believe November is knocking on our doors, and soon 2019 will arrive?  The seasons fly by as the years add on it seems.  With […]

So, you are considering a Destination Wedding? Statics show nearly 45% of couples plan some kind of a destination wedding.  Sampson’s Hollow has had wedding and […]

“It is easier to tell a person what life is not, rather than to tell them what it is. A child understands weeds that grow from […]

Our wedding planners are just awesome.  We understand we might be just a bit “proud” of them, but, we hear it over and over again how […]

We are excited to hear that special time has come and you are taking your vows soon. Each love story is special, romance stories of relationships […]

As you begin to plan the special occaion, what do you see? Is your wedding away from the crowds in an intimate and beautiful mountain setting? […]

With so many destinations to choose from, how do you know what is the best choice?  Of course, only You know the best choice for yourselves […]

So, you are considering a Destination Wedding? Statics show nearly 45% of couples plan some kind of a Destination Wedding. Sampson’s Hollow has had wedding and […]

With so many opportunities for couples these days, how does one decide on the perfect wedding venue for their dream come true wedding? There are many […]

Sampson’s Hollow is a Unique Event Venue in Walland, Tennessee. We are a private and secluded wedding venue in East Tennessee. Easy to find while tucked […]

Are you dreaming of a Destination Wedding?  Maybe it is just the two of you and the idea of an elopement is very exciting.  At Sampson’s […]

My thoughts are triggered by a quote I read by Albert Einstein on Twitter. Actually, it wasn’t the one that I was thinking of, but just […]

It’s very upsetting for most brides to wake up to what she has most dreaded on her wedding day. Especially if she has chosen an outdoor […]

Maybe you are planning a destination wedding. Maybe you live in one of the most beautiful and scenic areas of the country. Or maybe you just […]

We go the extra mile, and we run it for you, too. I don’t know how many times I have heard guests comment on the sheer […]

When you visit Sampson’s Hollow, we hope that you can feel the deeply rooted love and family, history of growth and change that can’t be removed […]

What makes Sampson’s Hollow unique from other wedding venues?  Location Private and secluded. Easy to find while idyllically tucked away from the sounds of traffic and […]

Isn’t this stunning? This is the center arbor in Sarah’s Glen lavishly dressed out with assorted florals and greenery. Designed by Judy Bledsoe assisted by Krista […]

Sampson’s Hollow is located on the Flynn family farm in Walland. It has been owned by generations of the same family since the mid 1800’s. Sampson […]

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. […]