Goodwater Winery

Goodwater Vineyards

Goodwater Vineyards is a family owned and operated vineyard/winery located in the foothills of the majestic Smoky Mountains.  Completed in 2013, the Goodwater Vineyards' winery is the heart of Goodwater vineyard's production.  Much of the winemaking begins in the lab where all of our in-house testing takes place.  Our tasting room is most representative of our farm starting with Gene's hand-carved bar made of black walnut harvested from the back 70 acres. Lumber from one of the original oak barns has also been incorporated to build the roof above the bar.

Quality is first and foremost in the mind of the Hood/Poland family, so with great pride and substantial patience the family hand selects the grapes. Furthermore, everything made in the winery comes from Goodwater Vineyards or other family-run vineyards in Tennessee.

Family, love and community are the backbone of Goodwater Vineyards, so with great pleasure we invite you to pull up a seat at our tasting bar, take a bottle and picnic on the island at Goodwater Pond, take a walking tour of the winery and grounds, or just spend some time with us.  We'd love your company!

The Goodwater Winery's Hartford Tasting Room is located on the Pigeon River, just 5 miles from the Garage Mahal.  Locally grown wines to suit all tastes. 

The Hartford Tasting Room has Pickin' Night every other Saturday night starting at 6 pm.  Check their Facebook page for the dates. 

Goodwater Vineyards Tasting Room Hours: Wed. to Sat. 12-6pm, Sun. 1-6pm

Hartford Tasting Room Hours: Thurs. to Sun. 12-7pm

Restaurant Recommendation - The Woodshed

The Woodshed 

Only 3.5 miles from the Garage Mahal, it just opened at the end of last year and has become a fast favorite! They serve good, southern, down home comfort food... Check them out!

Summer Hours:

Thursday Open 4:00 until 9:00

Friday Open 4:00 until 10:00

Saturday Open 11:00 until 10:00

Sunday Open 11:00 until 9:00

Closed Monday - Wednesday

Dollywood!

 Spanning 150 acres in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood offers more than 40 rides, 15 exceptional shows, five of the South's Largest festivals, Southern-style dining, and the friendliest employees in the world... Dollywood is an award-winning destination!

Dollywood's Splash Country is a relaxing refuge during the hot Tennessee summers, it has provided families with a fun place to cool down for more than 15 years.  Featuring 35 acres of thrilling attractions, dining options, canopies and retreats, and deautiful scenery, our award-winning water park has something for everyone.

Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction

The most fun place to eat!

Dixie Stampede is an extraordinary dinner show with thirty-two magnificent horses and a cast of top-notch riders.  The will thrill you with daring feats of trick riding and competition, pitting North against South in a friendly and fun rivalry.  You will enjoy a barrel full of music, dancing, special effects and family friendly comedy along the way.  Celebrate as the North and South join together in a patriotic salute of Red, White and Blue featuring COLOR ME AMERICA, written and recorded by Dolly herself.  The Patriotic Grand Finale soars with flying Doves of Peace, luminous costumes and fireworks, reminding you of the pride and spirit of America. 

The Island in Pigeon Forge

The Island in Pigeon Forge is your one stop in Pigeon Forge for affordable family fun all night and day!  Explore our terrific new shopping and entertainment complex with more than sixty retail and specialty shops, a number of popular restaurnats and eateries, rides and games, dancing fountains, live music, attractions and much more!

Come visit The Island in Pigeon Forge.  It's a beautiful, new, clean, safe and walkable shopping and entertainment complex with many affordable choices for entertainment, dining, shopping and lodging.  So much is FREE, and ALL is affordable!

Whether you're visiting Pigeon Forge for a wedding, reunion or family vacation, The Island in Pigeon Forge is the premier family fun and entertainment destination in the Smoky Mountains.  Eat, shop and play at the Island in Pigeon Forge!

Recommendation: Max Patch

(Aug 22) Max Patch is a 4,600-foot mountain that was cleared and used as pasture in the 1800s. Today, it's a 350-acre tract of open land on a high knob with 360-degree views. You can drive most of the way with a short hike to be rewarded with amazing views!

It's on the North Carolina-Tennessee Border in Madison County, North Carolina and Cocke County, Tennessee. It is a major landmark along the Tennessee/North Carolina section of the Appalachian Trail, although its summit is located in North Carolina.

  

One of the many great views from the top.

We have chairs (or a picnic blanket if you prefer) and a picnic backpack you can borrow, bring a picnic lunch, and a bottle of wine to enjoy along with the great views!

On the way back down.

If you just want to hike to the summit of Max Patch Mountain (and you do!), take the moderate, 1.4 mile Short Loop trail. For a more all-inclusive experience, continue another mile on the Long Loop trail, which passes through some forested areas as well as meadows lower down with awesome views back up to the top. The trails on Max Patch are well-signed and well-developed.

Ole Smoky Distillery

The Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery, "The Holler", is America's most visited distillery and produces all of our signature flavors.

A visit to Ole Smoky Distillery is the true moonshine experience.  As you approach the entrance, the distinct smell of cooking and fermenting grains takes over your senses.  Here, you'll see authentic-working moonshine stills and take in the entire process - from beginning to end.  Our distillers like to visit with folks.  they'll be glad to answer your questions about the history and lore of moonshining in East Tennessee.

After you see, smell and hear about the process, treat yourself to a $5 samplings of our homegrown shine!

Choose from samples of our Original unaged Corn Whiskey, White Lightnin', Moonshine Cherries, Balckberry, Our World famous "Apple Pie", Strawberry, Peach and Lemon drop among a wide variety of flavors.  We also offer seasonal and special flavors that aren't available in package stores.  You'll be able to buy plenty of moonshine and Ole Smoky merchandise to take home with you.

Waterfall!

We've had so much rain in the past week, the waterfall and creek behind the Garage Mahal are really running! And it's the easiest "hike" of all!