On Site
Some experiences come to you.
A licensed therapist comes to the dome with everything they need — table, oils, music, the works. Pair it with the hot tub for the kind of unwind that's hard to replicate anywhere else.
Insider tip
Book as early as you can — they fill up fast, especially on weekends.
A short walk on the property that lands you at the best sunset spot we've got — with a hammock strung up exactly for it. Bring a drink, settle in, stay until the last of the light is gone.
Insider tip
Once the sun’s down, slip into the hot tub and look up — with almost no light pollution out here, the stargazing is genuinely jaw-dropping.
Towns to Explore
Three charming small towns nearby — each with its own personality, shopping, and finds you won't see anywhere else.
Woodbury’s charming town square is lined with antique stores full of one-of-a-kind finds. Grab coffee and breakfast at Rustic Grounds Coffee and spend an afternoon antique shopping, then stop by Short Mountain Cultures for fresh sourdough bread, homemade cookies, and kombucha on tap. See Food & Drink below for our favorites.
The closest town to Center Hill Lake — a natural stop on lake-day mornings. Home to the Fiddler's Jamboree every July. A handful of dependable food spots in town. See Food & Drink for our favorites in town.
McMinnville has the kind of downtown you can spend hours wandering — historic storefronts filled with boutiques, antique shops, coffee spots, and locally owned restaurants, plus self-serve kayak rentals called ‘The Hive’ just off the town square. See Food & Drink for our favorite local spots.
Activities
Distillery tours, waterfall hikes, a deep cave system, lakes, horseback rides, theaters, and a drive-in — the things worth the drive.
Small-batch craft whisky on a 400-acre working farm with real history — Prohibition-era roots, ties to the mob, and even a local murder mystery. Tastings, distillery tours, and a frisbee golf course (BYOF). A beautiful spot on the Tennessee whisky trail.
Insider tip
Mule tours run the first Saturday of the month (seasonal). Check their Instagram for special weekend events.
Our favorite park in Tennessee — multiple waterfalls, swimming holes, and hikes. Twin Falls is a great spot to start; you can drive right up to this stunning waterfall or take a short hike, and you’ll find plenty of spots along the river for boulder hopping, exploring, and wandering up toward additional falls and trails.
Insider tip
Some swimming spots are off-limits — check before you wade in. On the way home, hit Foglight Foodhouse and the local antique stores.
Center Hill Lake is one of Middle Tennessee’s most scenic lakes — known for clear, deep blue-green water and a quieter, more natural feel than many busier lakes nearby. Sligo Marina and Hurricane Marina both have lakefront restaurants, pontoon rentals, and often live music on weekends — check their Instagrams for events.
Insider tip
Call ahead to reserve a pontoon on summer weekends — they go fast.
From serene sunrise rides to golden-hour adventures along breathtaking Dry Creek Valley, discover private horseback journeys crafted for couples, families, and solo explorers.
Insider tip
They're open all year — even January rides hit different. Book ahead.
A National Natural Landmark with 30 miles of underground passages and a Volcano Room with a giant chandelier. Walking tours for all ages, adventure tours if you want to crawl.
Insider tip
Reservations recommended — tours sell out, especially on weekends.
The Hive’s self-serve kayak rentals at Riverfront Park in McMinnville, just off the town square — it’s never been easier to hit the water. Choose from 6 single kayaks or 2 tandems, with life jackets included (even for kids).
Insider tip
Safety first — always wear your life vest, and lock everything back up after your paddle.
McMinnville's historic theater — concerts, movies, and the occasional surprise. Worth a glance at the schedule when you book the trip.
A little community theater in Woodbury — six plays and musicals a year, a rotating art gallery, and the occasional bluegrass or folk concert. Surprisingly good for a small-town venue.
Insider tip
Check the schedule before you go.
Watertown's drive-in — fun for the whole family, the kind of evening you've forgotten you missed. Open weekends March through November, seven days a week in summer.
Insider tip
Bring blankets and stop at Randolph's 1320 in town for dinner first.
Food & Drink
Three towns’ worth of local restaurants, from hole-in-the-wall to date-night.
A ‘mini whole foods’ spot with fresh-made sourdough, cookies, and homemade kombucha on tap — plus their FAMOUS sauerkraut. Perfect mid-antique-store fuel-up.
On the Woodbury square. Breakfast, lunch, coffee, and treats — the go-to morning stop before a day of antiquing or hiking.
Hole-in-the-wall Thai food in Woodbury — legit and surprising. Try it for dinner or a curveball lunch.
Classic small-town greasy spoon. Breakfast and lunch. Another hole-in-the-wall — the kind of place you go for the eggs and the regulars.
Hit the spot for donuts — we suggest getting them to go. The vibe isn't really for hanging out.
A solid dinner spot with a great outdoor area — often has live music. The food is basically bar food, but it'll get the job done.
Delicious authentic Mexican cuisine. Great bloody mary and a beer selection — but sadly no margaritas. Great covered outdoor area and wonderful service.
McMinnville's higher-end spot. Elevated cocktails, a great outdoor area, and a menu that holds up to the wine list. Date-night material.
Casual and fun with great service. Local beer on tap, real BBQ, and homemade desserts that punch above their weight.
Coffee and a tap room with breakfast, lunch, and dinner under one roof. McMinnville's newest addition — great outdoor area when the weather cooperates.
Downtown Watertown — great meal and a beer selection that rewards browsing. Pair it with the Stardust Drive-In for a no-phone evening.
Eclectic Southern food in Rock Island, perched above the Caney Fork River with sweeping gorge views and great outdoor seating. One of our favorite spots — the natural dinner after a day at the park.
Lakefront restaurant on Center Hill Lake. Easy dock-up-and-eat or drive-up — spend the morning on the water and the afternoon on the deck.
Lunch or dinner with lake views and live music often on the weekends. Check the Hurricane Marina site for events and live music.
This guide grows with every guest. If there's a place you loved — or a place we got wrong — let us know.
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