The Almanac

Experience The Swag from home with some of our favorite recipes, stories, and adventures from the mountaintop. Even when you’re not here, we’d love to keep in touch.

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The Swag’s 40th Anniversary History Video

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Happy Anniversary to Relais & Châteaux

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Safety and Operational Updates

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Composting 101

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Escape to The Swag Through a Book

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The Swag Joins Relais & Châteaux

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Retired Park Ranger Lynda Doucette Joining Us at The Swag

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Steven Reinhold to Lead Hikes, Share Tales of Local Lore, and More at The Swag

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Black Bears and Other Southern Appalachian Mammals with Michael Pelton & Tamra Willis

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Steve Yocom to Lead Hikes & Photography Lessons in the Smoky Mountains

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Elk, Wildflowers, Mushrooms, and More with Esther Blakely at The Swag

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Watercolor Classes and Walks in the Woods

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