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Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro

Wedding venue in Townsend, Tennessee

About Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro

Set on a 38-acre wooded property in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, near Cades Cove, Dancing Bear Lodge offers wedding arrangements ranging from elopements to wedding weekends. Couples can reserve the property for an evening, a day, or an entire weekend, with wedding professionals available to help plan.

The facts

Guests
Up to 200 guests
Price
From $350
Pricing note
Published venue-rental rates include weddings and galas at $1,200 and up per day (10 a.m.–midnight), Event Lawn weddings with up to 50 chairs at $1,200 and up, private Event Lawn use at $750, the gazebo alone at $350, and The Landing starting at $500. Cabin guests may rent The Landing for daytime use (11 a.m.–4 p.m.) for $350. Rates also list a $350 setup fee for event rooms, $350 per evening for exclusive patio/firepit use during restaurant hours, and a seasonal $200 Covered Deck charge for parties of 10–20. Separate catering, bar, and other service costs may apply. Peak-month wedding room blocks (May, September, October, and November) require a full-property buyout, a two-night minimum for all cabins, and a $10,000 reception food-and-beverage commitment.
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Kind of place
Hotel · Restaurant
Last updated
November 2026

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On the big wedding guides

  • Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
  • Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

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