The 8th Annual Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival is scheduled for May 18 & 19 in downtown Sevierville. This free street style festival features live Bluegrass music as well as some of the finest BBQ in the country.
For only our guests here atThe Resort at Governor’s Crossing, visit Hillside Winerybetween 4:00 – 5:00pm any Thursday for a complimentary Cheese & Wine Tasting on us! With over a dozen handcrafted bottles on site, Hillside Winery is sure to have a wine that fits your group’s preferred flavors. Wines offered range from the traditional dry white and red wines to the exceptional fruit & sweet wines. Tours of the facility are also available from Noon – 5pm everyday and they also have great gift items for the local traveler and wine enthusiast alike!
Hillside Winery
Stop by our front desk here at The Resort and ask for your special invitation. Present the invitation upon arrival at Hillside Winery and enjoy. Must be 21 years of age.
The Resort @ Governor’s Crossing again in 2012 is offering a discounted rate to Dollywood Season Pass holders on accommodations at The Resort. This discounted rate is available either on-line or by calling our call center at 800-497-5749. To access the rate on-line enter the promo code SeaPass in the promo code box and the rate will appear as “Dolly season pass holder”. This special rate will be available on all room types that are available for the dates selected. This special discounted rate is available through Dec. 31, 2012.
Dollywood's Wild Eagle
All reservations reserved under this special discounted rate will be required to show their 2012 season pass at check in. If no 2012 season pass is presented the rate will revert back to rack rate. We are sorry but the season pass will only be accepted at check in. This discounted rate may not be combined with any other discounts, coupons or other promotions.
We receive many inquires regarding The Resort @ Governor’s Crossing listing on the discount web sitePigeon Forge Hot Deals. First off, The Resort does not own this web site; we are just listed on it. Along with The Resort this web site currently lists a hotel in Sevierville and five other hotels in Pigeon Forge.
We thought we would answer a few frequently asked questions: How come you didn’t accept my offer? The misconception put out on TV is that properties will accept 50-75% off their rates. At The Resort these units are individually owned and the homeowner expects a certain rate when their unit is rented. Plus there is a limit to how low a room can be rented due to the costs incurred in renting and cleaning that room. With increased labor costs, the cost of materials and supplies, plus utilities, the old adage “better than any empty room” is no longer true. How come I have to submit a new offer to change my dates of stay, why can’t you just do it? The rates accepted or counter offered are an average over the nights that are requested. Weekday and weekend rates differ, sometimes by large amounts; one added or subtracted day may have a big effect. Also, when one reserves at the Pigeon Forge Hot Deals rate they agree they will honor the dates requested and the property will honor that rate, it is a binding agreement. It says I have five days to reserve but when I went to book my unit it came back as not available? The rate accepted or countered is honored for five days, not the unit. The unit is not held until a guaranteed reservation is made and that requires a deposit of the first’s night stay.
A few tips on using Pigeon Forge Hot Deals · As the web site states; Pigeon Forge Hot Deals is for last minute deals. Making an offer 3 months out is going to receive little or no discount. · Do not make a counter offer for less than your original offer for the same dates and unit type, the system will automatically decline it. ·The system does track email address and names to the dates of stay, trying to beat the system rarely works.
The Resort @ Governor’s Crossing new “Pirate Ship Playground” is completed almost a full month ahead of schedule and now open. The new playground located between the lazy river and the building housing the front desk office is a dry play area. The new playground is recommended for children 5-12 years of age with adult supervision.
New "Pirate Ship Playground" Now Open
Dragon Slide at "Pirate Ship Playground"
March 23rd The Resort will host its Grand Opening of the Pirate Ship at 4PM. SeviervilleMayor Bryan Atchley is schedule to cut the ribbon. Along with the mayor, “Captain Jesse Raven” will be available for pictures with the “little pirates” . DUE TO THUNDERSTORMS FORECASTED FOR MARCH 23rd THE GRAND OPENING HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
February 13th, 2012 by Resort at Governors Crossing
NASCAR Speedpark
The Resort at Governor’ Crossing and NASCAR Speedpark have joined to offer discounted general admission tickets to NASCAR Speedpark. Enjoy luxury accommodations and the enjoyment of our indoor & outdoor water parks at The Resort and a day of fun at NASCAR Speedpark.
For 2012 we are going to allow you to build your own package to include NASCAR Speedpark all day tickets. Just go to our on-line booking engine, choose your dates and applicable rate type (our standard every day rate is called Rack, if you are a member of AAA, AARP, own a business or are a government employee you may select those applicable discounted rates). If available you will be offered the opportunity to upgrade, and then a box will appear where you can add tickets or other items. Look for the NASCAR Speedpark logo and select the tickets needed. (If you require more than 4 tickets select 4 and then you will be able to add additional tickets).
General admission daily tickets are for unlimited rides on the following tracks: Rookie, Competitor, Qualifier, Baby Bristol, Family 500, Young Champions and Slidewayz. Plus unlimited use of Bumper Boats, Dragon’s Lair Fantasy Golf Course, Exciting Kiddie and Family Rides, and Rock Climbing Wall.
General admission tickets are good any one day in the 2012 season and are non refundable. The packages are available for stay dates 3/2/2012 to 11/3/2012 on-line and must be reserved 2 days prior to arrival. You must have Java Script enabled on your computer to view these rates. You may also call 800-494-7308 to reserve your package.
Check NASCAR Speedpark’sweb site for schedule and hours of operation.
February 2nd, 2012 by Resort at Governors Crossing
The Resort @ Governor’s Crossing has announced the addition of “Pirate Ship” playground. Surveys of previous guests indicated a desire for a play area for smaller children, preferably one that would not involve swimming. After presenting these survey results at the annual Home Owners Association meeting , the association elected to purchase the attraction. The new “Pirate Ship” playground will be located between the outdoor pools and the building housing the front desk office. This dry play area will add to the many amenities already located at The Resort. Installation has already begun with completion targeting April 1st.
Pirate Ship Playground
*Please note this is a manufacture’s sales brochure image, actual playground may differ*
Planning on coming to the Smokies with that special someone to celebrate Valentine’s Day? If you choose to stay at The Resort @ Governor’s Crossing you can build your own package online to include a box of chocolates and/or a wine package.
Guests staying at The Resort starting Feb. 10th through Feb. 14th may purchase a 14oz box of chocolates for $10.95 or purchase our wine package (local wine, 2 glasses, and cork screw) for $29.95. Wine packages are available year round.
You may build these packages online or by calling 800-497-5749. We are sorry but these items must be purchased 48 hours prior to arrival.
Last yearat The Resort @ Governor’s Crossing we began to allow you to build your own packages. We are happy to announce that again in 2012 we have tickets to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Just go to our on-line booking engine, choose your dates and applicable rate type (our standard every day rate is called Rack, if you are a member of AAA, AARP, own a business or are a government employee you may select those applicable discounted rates). If available you will be offered the opportunity to upgrade, and then a box will appear where you can add tickets or other items. Look for the Ripley’s Aquarium logo and select the tickets needed in each age catagory. (If you require more than 4 tickets of any age grouping select 4 and then you will be able to add additional tickets).
The packages are available for stay dates 1/9/2012 to 1/2/2013on-line and must be reserved 2 days prior to arrival.Tickets will be available for pickup at 4PM day of arrival. Once tickets are received by guest they become the sole responsibility of the guest and are non refundable.You must have Java Script enabled on your computer to view these rates. You may also call 800-494-7308 to reserve your package.
Again in 2011 Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland is at TN Smokies Stadium in Sevierville, TN. With hundreds of thousands of lights programmed to music, this is a “can’t miss” experience for the family during the holidays.
While taking in the light show the children will enjoy “Santa’s Village” with a free petting zoo. There are also pony and camel rides, photos with Santa, and festive refreshments.
Hours are dusk to 10PM. Fees schedule.
