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Events Links: Events .. Activities.. Food
Events
Selected
weeks throughout the season feature guest speakers and workshops of special
interest. Each program is optional and, unless noted, there is no additional
charge for participation. Lightweight hiking shoes and binoculars are
recommended for outdoor events.
For more information regarding any special event, please call 800.789.7672 during Eastern Time Zone business hours (9:00-5:00) or write to us at events@theswag.com.
Read About Upcoming Events By Month:
May | June | July | Aug | Sept
May 4-9:
Black Bears & "Unhuggables" (Michael R. Pelton
& Tamra L. Willis)
In their eighth year at The Swag, this popular husband-and-wife team leads daily hikes. Dr. Pelton is the foremost authority on the North American black bear. Tamra has a Ph.D. in Science and Environmental Education and has a special love for the “unhuggables” (snakes, bats and insects). At day’s end they will present a short slide show featuring Southern Appalachian mammals – (bear, raccoon, coyote, and river otter), natural history, and ecology.
May 11-16:
Birding & Wildflowers (Bob Collier)
Dr. Bob Collier - an avid birder for nearly 20 years and nature columnist
for his local weekly newspaper - will offer before-breakfast birdings
on the lawn, and either half or full-day nature hikes that feature birds,
wildflowers and other interesting facets of local natural history of the
Great Smokies. Bob and Louise have traveled extensively and have an outstanding
series of slide presentations to share with us each afternoon at five.
June 1-6:
Hiking Week (John Smartt)
The “Pied Piper” of hiking returns to The Swag for another two great weeks of adventure. John leads guests on the “greatest hikes” they will ever experience. Hike with him and his enthusiastic followers along the wonderful trails on the Swag property and the adjoining Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
June 22-27:
Smoky Mountains Nature (Charles Maynard)
Charles Maynard, from Jonesborough, Tennessee, outdoorsman, author and storyteller, returns to The Swag for more educational fun than seems possible. Hikes during the day and presentations in the late afternoon, make this a wonderful week for those who seek to expand their knowledge of the Smokies. At night, draw close to the fire for marvelous after-dinner storytelling.
July 10-20:
Birding & Wildflowers (Bob Collier)
Dr. Bob Collier - an avid birder for nearly 20 years and nature columnist for his local weekly newspaper - will offer before-breakfast birdings on the lawn, and either half or full-day nature hikes that feature birds, wildflowers and other interesting facets of local natural history of the Great Smokies. Bob and Louise have traveled extensively and have an outstanding series of slide presentations to share with us each afternoon at five.
August 3-8:
Hiking Week (John Smartt)
The “Pied Piper” of hiking returns to The Swag for another two great weeks of adventure. John leads guests on the “greatest hikes” they will ever experience. Hike with him and his enthusiastic followers along the wonderful trails on the Swag property and the adjoining Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
August 10-16:
Walk and Talk (Donald Davis)
Donald Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian mountain world, surrounded by a family of traditional storytellers who told him gentle fairy tales, simple and silly Jack tales, scary mountain lore, ancient Welsh and Scottish folktales, and most importantly, nourishing, true-to-life stories of his own neighbors and kin. Featured at festivals throughout the U.S. and world, Davis is also known as a prolific author, producer of books and tapes, and as a guest host for NPR’s Good Evening.
We will take hikes, if the weather works, and talk about the uniqueness of the place and the people who have lived in these mountains through stories. We will look at nature and ecology, and with the help of Merle his wife perhaps even do a bit of Dutch Oven cooking, along with lots of stories.
August 17-22:
Birding & Wildflowers (Bob Collier)
Dr. Bob Collier - an avid birder for nearly 20 years and nature columnist for his local weekly newspaper - will offer before-breakfast birdings on the lawn, and either half or full-day nature hikes that feature birds, wildflowers and other interesting facets of local natural history of the Great Smokies. Bob and Louise have traveled extensively and have an outstanding series of slide presentations to share with us each afternoon at five.
September 7-12:
Storytelling (Bill Harley)
Bill Harley’s imagination is big, almost as big as his talent for drawing lessons from commonplace events. Considered one of the finest performers for families in the country, Harley has performed his original works throughout the U.S. and authored several children’s books. A Storytelling Circle of Excellence Award recipient, his twenty-five recordings for children, families and adults have garnered numerous national awards, including his most recent, a Grammy.
“His fast-paced emotive telling is sure to draw listeners in and keep them wanting more.” (Chicago Parent) So come and join us as we gather around the fireplace each evening and listen to The Swag’s very first Grammy winner – Bill Harley.
September 14-19:
Birding & Wildflowers (Bob Collier)
Dr. Bob Collier - an avid birder for nearly 20 years and nature columnist for his local weekly newspaper - will offer before-breakfast birdings on the lawn, and either half or full-day nature hikes that feature birds, wildflowers and other interesting facets of local natural history of the Great Smokies. Bob and Louise have traveled extensively and have an outstanding series of slide presentations to share with us each afternoon at five.
September 21-28:
Walk and Talk (Donald Davis)
Donald Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian mountain world, surrounded by a family of traditional storytellers who told him gentle fairy tales, simple and silly Jack tales, scary mountain lore, ancient Welsh and Scottish folktales, and most importantly, nourishing, true-to-life stories of his own neighbors and kin. Featured at festivals throughout the U.S. and world, Davis is also known as a prolific author, producer of books and tapes, and as a guest host for NPR’s Good Evening.
We will take hikes, if the weather works, and talk about the uniqueness of the place and the people who have lived in these mountains through stories. We will look at nature and ecology, and with the help of Merle his wife perhaps even do a bit of Dutch Oven cooking, along with lots of stories.
800.789.7672 | letters@theswag.com | 2300
Swag Road, Waynesville, NC 28785
