Luminary Lodge: an Appalachian arcade of interactive inventions above the clouds

A one-of-a-kind luxury stay above the clouds in a private Appalachian arcade of interactive inventions. 8 acres of your own tended mountain woodlands to explore. Covered patio for firefly and UFO watching. Bedroom projection wall, Moroccan furniture and chandeliers, exotic museum pieces, Bigfoot-themed contraptions, appointed kitchen, and laundry. This guest suite with private entrance constitutes the entire first floor of the historic cabin. Close enough to Dollywood to hear the train whistle.

Watch clouds catch in treetops from the Luminary Lodge at historic Watson's Stake. Built by a mason as a wine and preserves cellar, Luminary Lodge has been meticulously restored into a luxury retreat. With its extravagant furnishings and exotic ambience, Luminary Lodge has been compared to the VIP Foundation Room at the Chicago House of Blues. Like nothing else in the Smokeys or, frankly, anywhere, guests are immersed in beauty both indoors and out, with priceless expansive mountain views and a private arcade of extraordinarily inventive Appalachian contraptions. By day, the terrain in your private Ulalume Park invites hiking and spotting wildlife (including Bigfoot, the bogey referenced in adjacent Boogertown Road). After dark, fireflies twinkle as the sky offers starry nights for meteor and UFO watching.

Recently added to Ulalume Park in Fall 2025 is Tennessee's first and only authentic Shinto Shrine, complete with Torii gate and antique bell, dedicated to a Bigfoot-like mountain spirit who helps carry heavy loads. Launching in 2026 will be the Church of Bigfoot and Hairy Mary shrine, the first of its kind in the world, constructed according to precepts of the Bigfoot Bible.

Luminary Lodge is distinguished by alcoves, recesses, irregularities, odd little nooks and corners to discover.

The Living Room and Appalachian Arcade:
• Bigfoot-themed jukebox, one-of-a-kind
• Bigfoot Dating Simulator contraption, one-of-a-kind
• Heptagonal sofa called The Mirage, one-of-a-kind (based on a Rosicrucian anti-aging invention)
• Victorian iron heater
• Exotic chandeliers and furniture, mask collection, red books library, native stone wall, Bavarian sheep stool, Yeti-fur pillows, antique weathervane, and other art pieces

The Kitchen and Appalachian Arcade:
• Cloud-busting contraption, one-of-a-kind
• Firefly-lighting contraption, one-of-a-kind
• Personality reader contraption, one-of-a-kind
• Venerable Sea Monk contraption, one-of-a-kind
• Rogue Radio contraption picking up an exclusive mountain station, one-of-a-kind
• Garden of Eden contraption, one-of-a-kind
• Exotic chandeliers, luminary figural bottle, Sphinx statue, antique iron grate, and other art pieces
• Ultra-plush dining chairs
• Egyptian copper fixtures, one-of-a-kind petrified wood sink
• Stovetop, Keurig, mini oven, mini fridge

The Bedroom and Appalachian Arcade:
• Poker hands contraption, one-of-a-kind
• Bigfoot Tarot kiosk, one-of-a-kind
• Giant projection screen with curated film selection
• Upright piano headboard
• Light-blocking curtains
• Exotic chandeliers and other art pieces

Laundry Room and Appalachian Arcade:
• Scarecrow dice-rolling kiosk, one-of-a-kind
• ESP tester contraption, one-of-a-kind

The Hallway:
• Six luminary figural bottle niches and bookcase illusion, one-of-a-kind
• 100-year old Art Nouveau ceiling tile, one-of-a-kind
• Moroccan door to nowhere, one-of-a-kind

The Bathroom:
• Genuine whiskey barrel sink
• Leaded glass, one-of-a-kind
• Antique mirrors and iron grate
• Japanese toilet/bidet

Throughout the lodge:
• Reclaimed barn wood floors and walls
• Cedar ceilings

Resident wildlife:
• Rabbits
• Turtles
• Bluebirds
• Cardinals
• Orioles
• Hawks
• Woodpeckers
• Bats
• White tail deer
• Owls (seen occasionally)
• Wild turkeys (seen occasionally)
• Black bears (seen rarely, 4 times annually)

Other things to note:
2 miles to nearest pub.
3 miles to the shops and eateries of the Arts & Crafts district.
4 miles to nearest pizza joint.
6 miles to Anakeesta / downtown Gatlinburg.
7 miles to the nearest two mountain coasters.
8 miles to Dollywood and Pigeon Forge.
8 miles to the National Park.