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    Benham School House Inn

    3.6 (20 reviews)
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    Carly M.

    I really didn't know what to expect when booking this Inn. This was really the only hotel to stay in the immediate area. My Aunts and Uncles recommended it to us. My Dad was raised in the area and wanted to take my sister, neice and I to visit. We stayed for 2 nights. I really wanted to give BSI a 5 star rating since this was the actual school my Grandmother attended. I was born in the hospital next door so there's a lot of history here. My Great Grand father and Grand father both worked in the coal mines in Lynch. The outside entrance was nicely decorated with Halloween and Fall decorations. The building appeared to be in great shape from the outside. I would agree with the other reviewers it was a little annoying that nobody was in the little check in area when we arrived. We quickly found someone because we are impatient city people :-) They did have a telephone number posted to call if you needed immediate help. The WiFi was free and didn't require a password. That helped because I had little cell service. They let us check in an hour early which was nice. There's no elevator which was mentioned to us when we booked. Also they didn't have a luggage cart to load our luggage on but the gentlemen on staff helped us carry our bags upstairs. There was also a cute little gift shop downstairs. My sister bought a few things. We booked 3 rooms and each was a little different. My parents's room was a little bigger than mine and had a small table with chairs. My room had a couch. Each room had a small refrigerator. The walls weren't very insulated so you could hear people talking and walking in the halls. Sometimes I would wake up and wonder if I was hearing ghosts walking the halls :-) We were there the weekend before Halloween. They could use some brighter lighting in the hallways. It is quite dark and does feel a little depressing. We ate dinner in the little restaurant and it was fine. I got the pork stuffed baked potato and my Mom got the potato soup. My Dad got the fried bologna sandwich. We all thought our food was good. Seems they don't really make things fresh there and mostly have pre-made frozen foods. There's only one grocery store nearby so I'm guessing fresh foods are expensive. We ate at a few other places in town and the B.S.I. was the nicest restaurant in town. I was a little surprised that the employees didn't seem to take any interest or give us any of the hospitality that you would expect from a small town Inn. It was really strange and disappointing. Also the breakfast was ok. Would be nice if they had a few fresh items. Everything was mostly packets of oatmeal ,grits , muffins etc. Maybe some fresh eggs and biscuits with gravy would be a nice touch. I'm celiac but I know my family was kinda expecting that for an Inn. I really want this place succeed. I think they could make a few adjustments and it would be really great. I guess these homey places are growing on me. I would stay here again. Our rates were $100 a night.

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    Kat B.

    take a drive into the hills of Kentucky and you will find an old, forgotten mining town. But the community that lives there has not forgotten it. Nestled on a terraced land is a school that has been converted into an Inn. I came upon this inn and gasped in awe at the height of the ceiling. 'My, my,' I told my husband, 'the lord is in this place.' He smiled and nodded. He understood the powerful feeling of a place steeped in history. He went on to tell me how trees talk to one another and recognize their own seedlings. It really is incredible what God has made to sustain us in life, including the coal mines of a forgotten town laced with dust and smoke. God is all about movement, change and movement of His people. Just as a tree grows and provides a home for new life to take root, Benham offers so much to so many in such a seemingly small town. This inn is a relic of the past, but it is the promise of a future.

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    Staying here for the week during a mission trip. Rooms are always nice and clean and there is a good solid wifi connection. On another note my group and I just had the Sunday lunch buffet here at the Inn. Very tasty food and fantastic atmosphere. It reminded me of a classy wedding reception. Excellent experience and I would recommend it to anyone who is around on a Sunday at lunchtime. Bring your appetite!

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    My wife stumbled across Wandering Llamas while researching things to do during our annual spring…read morebreak adventure. We spent two nights in the fox den treehouse which is located in one of the llama pasture areas. The "treehouse" is a elevated wooden shed like structure that has been refurbished into a pleasant little hideaway in the Smoky's. The treehouse has a nice deck to sit and enjoy the mountain view. There's also a nice swing chair and firepit to enjoy as well. The treehouse has electricity with a small electric heater to take the chill out. The treehouse was very clean and the bed unbelievably comfortable. The treehouse is a one and only. If you are renting here you have the treehouse and llamas all to yourself. The property owner and host (Sandy) lives on the property and is available if you are in need of anything. Sandy is very personable and will spend time sharing of herself with her guests. On the llama walk each person usually gets there own llama to walk with. Sandy accompanies you and can answer any llama related question you may have. The walk is at a very leisurely pace and lasts about two hours. The llamas are easy to walk and well behaved. Contrary to popular opinion of some the llamas did not spit at one another. One thing to be aware of if staying in the treehouse is there is no running water and only a fancy bucket of a toilet in an outhouse under the treehouse. This didn't bother us, but for some that don't care for "roughing it" I could see it as a drawback. (There is a gas station about a mile away that we used the bathroom at. We are members of the YMCA at home. There's a Y a few miles away and with the Y reciprocity program we were able to go there to take a hot shower. The Wandering Llama was an awesome get away experience for us and Sandy is a great host. We appreciate her sharing her llamas.

    A super fun, unique outing if you are spending time in the Smoky Mountains, about a 1.5 hour drive…read morefrom our cabin in Sevierville. We booked the 2-hour wine and cheese tour because it was the only tour that had open spots left (we booked about a week ahead). We skipped the wine and cheese part due to our concerns about COVID (the food is served in their open gazebo, so it's relatively safe - we just prefer taking extra precautions and had already eaten lunch just before we got there), but the llama hike alone was well worth it. The walk, about 1.5 hours total time, is along the gravel road, which is a little hilly, but manageable if you're fit (not so much if you have small kids that don't do a lot of walking). Most of the time was spent relaxing in an open field - very socially distant from the other eight people in our group - where we fed the llamas and took lots of pictures. The llamas are super friendly and so soft! Though Sandy (the owner) provides animal crackers and strawberries for the llamas to enjoy during the middle of the hike, definitely bring your own -- we brought graham crackers and sliced apples to feed them throughout the walk, and the llamas LOVE to eat! Sandy is very friendly and welcoming and took pictures of everyone during the hike, which she emailed to us later. A great highlight of our trip!

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    Stopped by with my family for a wonderful time. We were gathering for a family reunion of types and…read moresomeone suggested that we all get together at MountainRose. It was an exceptionally brilliant idea. The place has a phenomenal staff (especially Opie). They were welcoming, personable and knowledgeable. They had a deep experience with wines that helped guide the experienced wine drinkers and an empathetic approach to those (aka, me) who were clueless. I (ahm, the inexperienced) were never intimidated or given the snob treatment. However, my brother who knows his way around a bottle or two (or at least actively tries to fake it) was given the appropriate insights to what he was drinking. Across the ten of us, we tried multiple different wines and they were all well liked. Many made their way home as people had to take some bottles home. You can tell that I'm an amateur because the whole "flight of wines" thing was new to me. It was brilliant to sample many different varieties in what I would call shooters to the great disappointment of my brother. Yeah, I told you he acted like he knew what he was doing. They also gave us a brief tour of the beautiful grounds as well as a look "behind the scenes". I would really recommend visiting in the fall and maybe seeing things in action. The drive is a bit "way back there", but I highly encourage you to take the trip. It's definitely worth it.

    Loved the wine and atmosphere! Born and raised just down the road and had no idea they were even…read morethere until I saw the wine in the grocery store. Great tasting experience and the lady that was there was super sweet and helpful! Pretty place!

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    We honestly cannot say enough good things about The Barn at Cornerstone and more importantly the…read moreowners Ray and Kim. We booked this venue for our October wedding and we had the most magical, memorable, life changing experience. Kim and Ray really take this wedding hosting thing to a whole new level. Their expertise, professionalism, and involvement in every detail is unmatched. And all paired with such a calm, cool attitude which could soothe the most explosive of volcanoes. Never have I seen such genuine care, and effort taken to ensure the happiness of the couples and their families who have chosen to celebrate their special days with them. The property is absolutely breathtaking. Having everyone stay onsite made for a really special time opportunity to bring our families together. Ray and Kim really do provide a beautiful setting and experience. One which encouraged strangers to become friends and friends to become family. As previously mentioned we cannot say enough good things about this venue, the people and the good vibes that were felt all around. Ray and Kim - welcome to our family!!

    We had an outdoor wedding with 100 guests planned for my daughter May 12, 2017 in Boone, NC. As…read morethe forecast grew more and more grim for that day, we had to make the decision to change venues three days before the wedding. I came across The Barn at Cornerstone and contacted Kim immediately. I was stressed and in full panic mode but as soon as I talked to her she began putting me at ease. She explained that although the Barn was not quite completed she would do anything in her power to help make this work. The day I visited her, the barn had no electricity. We talked through it and decided to rent a generator. The barn was still in progress but was already beautiful and rustic and I could envision something truly special there. Kim and her husband, Ray, worked tirelessly and two days later when we arrived to decorate and rehearse, the Barn not only had electricity but beautiful chandeliers were hung. We had a wonderful rehearsal dinner outdoors at the lodge that evening. The setting was gorgeous and the grounds were lovely. Ray continued working on the barn up until the afternoon of the wedding and Kim attended to every detail and also coordinated with my caterer. She took so much work and worry off my hands and allowed me to enjoy every moment. We ended up having the most beautiful, intimate wedding that evening. Rain fell heavy on the roof of the barn as they took their vows. It was absolutely magical. I know that once the barn is complete it will be one of the best venues around. There are beautiful venues everywhere but you will be hard pressed to find people like Kim and Ray. I cannot express my gratitude enough.

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    Kentucky Coal Mining Museum

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    A surprisingly well-executed ensemble, the museum and coal mine tour (most recommended) manage to…read morerecreate much of the history and feel of what it was like to live in the unimaginably cloistered world of a coal mine and camp. The museum has several fine displays, including a re-creation of a typical coal miner's home, an excellent collection of the equipment miners used, to maps, knick-knacks, and memorials. The upper floor's ode to Loretta Lynn is a disjointed effort that is heavy on schmaltz. Skip it. Stick with the lower two floors to optimize your visit. The real star of the show is the trip inside the mountain via Portal 31 aboard a small mine train. Note: If you are even the slightest bit claustrophobic, you may want to reconsider this part of the visit, as the tour goes approximately 3/4 of a mile inside the mountain through dark tunnels. Even of you are a native of SE Kentucky, there is no shame in feeling at least somewhat nervous about entering a mine. However, the tour is safe, well led, and there are quality animatronics, TV screens, and audio sections that keep you connected to civilization. Keep in mind that the size of the mine tunnel is much, much larger than the ones miners generally entered. Relatively speaking, this trip is a breeze. Do not skip the delicious coffee shop across the street from Portal 31 in Lynch. The quality is terrific and the owners are very knowledgable about the history of Lynch.

    I'm not from Harlan County but in my time living here I have come to see how much mining and the…read morehistory of mining is deeply woven into the fabric of this region. So I knew at some point I had to check out this museum. My mother came along with me and we enjoyed each of the little vignette-type displays representing mining life. As much as this is a museum of coal mining and the coal mining culture, it is also a flashback to earlier American culture. I enjoyed the recreations of the old 1940s kitchens and the display of the old physician's equipment. It's also important that the museum showcases the x-rays depicting the Black Lung that now is just as representative of the coal life as anything else. In a region where coal is still King, this museum was a great way to look back at how far it's come and see how much has been lost.

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