July Featured Drinks

There’s no better way to beat the heat this July then with one of Dancing Bear Lodge’s featured drinks. Also, enjoy the assertive yet refined Lioco Pinot Noir with your meal at Dancing Bear Lodge and Restaurant.

Lavender Mint Gin Mojito

1 ½ oz. mint infused gin

¾ oz. lavender simple syrup

Juice of ½ lime

Fresh mint

Lime garnish

Muddle mint in a glass, add ice, gin, and simple syrup. Pour into shake tin, and then back into glass. Garnish with mint leaf and lime slice.

 

 Amaro Nonino Coctail

1 ½ oz. Amaro Nonino

Pour over orange slice,

Finished with two cubes of ice

To be enjoyed after a meal as a digestive.

 Wine for the month:  Lioco,  Klindt Vinyard, Pinot Noir, 2011 .  This is a beautiful single vineyard  wine produced from  Anderson Valley’s Klindt Vinyard.  Lots of bright red fruit and a bit of spice.  Not as floral as Lioco’s other single vineyard, but rich.  Assertive yet refined.    

Warm, Wet Weather and Good Fly Fishing

What a beautiful way to enjoy the Smokies, cool clear water running over your feet and eager fish smacking dry flies as they float down to stream.  The beautiful rainbow, brown, and brook trout of the Smoky Mountains National Park have been willing participants in our sport lately and that has put many smiles on the faces of our guests.  These quick little wild fish can be a little finicky at times but lately they have been willing to take dry flies off the surface, or nymphs drifted through the current.  Our wild fish here in Southern Appalachia aren’t known for their size; however they truly are a blast to chase around from rock to rock and stream to stream. We have had a good bit of rain lately, but between showers, from beginner to experienced fly anglers, we have seen some great fly fishing over the last few weeks.

Yellow dry flies have been the ticket.  Smaller yellow mayfly, caddis, and stone fly patterns have tempted many fish to the surface with strikes ranging from subtle sips to full blown back flips.  A range of nymphs have been working as well, but the old standbys such as the Pheasant Tail and Tellico nymph have made a strong showing, especially early in the day.  Fish can be caught throughout the day, but by far the most enjoyment from now through the summer will come in the latter parts of the day.  As the light begins to fade, many of the insects return to the water for their egg laying flights.  As these bugs dance and fall to the water’s surface, the fish begin to look up.  Dry fly fishing is an exciting way to enjoy the Smokies as these quick little fish smack, slap, and flip at the bugs as they float by.  I really don’t think it is possible to not smile as it happens over and over! 

Join us on the water and let us share the beauty of our back yard from our Smoky Mountain base camp.

Alex Quick

July 4th Menu

Celebrate this July 4^th with a spectacular dinner at Dancing Bear Lodge & Restaurant. From classic country dishes such as pulled pork, grilled corn on the cob and seedless watermelon, Chef Carter’s menu has been made with summer in mind. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 865.448.6000.

July 4^th Barbeque Menu

Entrées 

Pulled Pork with Tennessee Whiskey Barbeque Sauce

Smoked Chicken Wings with Peach Barbeque Glaze

Coffee Rubbed Beef Brisket

Side Dishes

Benton’s Bacon and Chive Potato Salad

Red Apple Cole Slaw

Grilled Corn on the Cobb with Parmesan Ramp Butter

Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins

 Desserts

Seedless Watermelon

Peach and Raspberry Trifle

The Annual Summer Sale is set for June 4 and 5!

Are you ready for a getaway filled with dining, activities and exploring in the Great Smoky Mountains? Then get ready for the best savings offered all year at Dancing Bear Lodge! 

The 4^th Annual Summer Sale is June 4-5. This sale is a two day period where we offer $100 off our regular rates from June through September (selected dates only as not all dates are available). Dancing Bear Lodge offers one and two-bedroom cabins as well as lodge rooms. Rates vary depending on the style of room. Don’t miss out on a chance to stay and dine at one of East Tennessee’s most luxurious resorts. This sale only happens once a year, so don’t miss out on your chance for a perfect mountain getaway.

To take part in this great offer call 865.448.6000 or visit www.dancingbearlodge.com  and use the promo code SUMMER to make your reservation starting June 4!