Townsend Abbey

05/28/2026

Welcome to Townsend!! Smoky Mountain Nationals 2026!

05/16/2026

The post lunch send off from the Jaguar F-type group. Thank you for being our guests for lunch.

05/15/2026

Bigfoot loves a good festival! He caught wind of the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games and made a visit to the Townsend Abbey today.
The perfect spot for food and drink by the river. Whether you are competing or spectating, stop by and sit and sip.

05/09/2026

Mother’s Day Brunch at The Abbey is always a special occasion! Come join us for some of Chef Warren’s finest and mimosas!

05/06/2026

Thank you for sharing about our beautiful place nestled in the foothills of the Smokies.

05/05/2026

Bigfoot stayed around for a few days to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

05/02/2026

The first place winner of the Sasquatch 5k is chowing down on the Sasquatch snack. You need to give it a try!

05/02/2026

The First Overall Winner of the Bigfoot 5K stops at the Abbey for a Sasquatch Snack! You can be a winner too by grabbing one for yourself.

04/30/2026

Bigfoot’s Back, Back Again! Serving up the Sasquatch Snack including Muenster Cheese of course. Goes great with a pint of The Iron Forge Brewing Company Bigfoot Red Legend.

04/29/2026

Rumor has it the perfect place to eat after horseback riding is the Townsend Abbey.

In Townsend, Tennessee you can ride horseback through the Great Smoky Mountains with Davy Crockett Riding Stables, a long-running, family-owned stable set right along the quiet side of the Smokies. Located at 505 Old Cades Cove Road, this spot puts you just outside the boundary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, giving riders easy access to the same kind of wooded terrain and rolling foothills the park is known for, without the crowds. Guided rides take you along shaded forest trails, over gentle hills, and through peaceful backcountry scenery where wildlife like deer and wild turkey are sometimes spotted.

Horses here are known for their calm nature and steady pace, and guides walk you through everything before heading out, making it comfortable even if you’ve never ridden before. The stable has been a trusted part of Townsend’s tourism scene for decades, and the area itself is often called the “Peaceful Side of the Smokies” for its slower pace and wide-open views. Ride options include one-hour, 90-minute, and two-hour trips, along with longer half-day rides if booked ahead. The season runs from March 1 through November 30, and reservations are a smart move during busy months. It’s a laid-back way to take in the mountains and experience them the way people have for generations.