Stellara Resort in Sevierville, Tennessee, Is Now Open

With their quiet magnificence and ethereal morning blue mist, Tennesee’s Great Smoky Mountains have attracted guests to the world for many years. And now, there’s a brand new lodge providing one of the vital distinctive stays within the area: Stellara. 

Situated within the small city of Sevierville, Tennessee, 30 miles east of Knoxville, Stellara opened in January and is about on 85 sprawling acres within the foothills. The lodge has 10 standalone models: 5 studio mirror homes and 5 tree homes. The mirror homes have floor-to-ceiling glass facades that mix seamlessly into their environment whereas permitting visitors to get pleasure from 270–diploma views of the nice outdoor in full privateness — as an added bonus, these models even have barrel saunas. The tree homes, however, characteristic 25-foot-high decks and soaking tubs stocked with tub salts and soaps. Every lodging sort is outfitted with a kitchenette, fireplace pit, non-public deck, a stargazing mattress, and a scorching tub. There’s additionally an on-site meditation labyrinth, a hammock backyard, and personal climbing trails.  

However maybe probably the most distinctive factor about Stellara is its obsession with the celebrities. Enjoyable in-room facilities embody customized zodiac tea blends, journaling notepads, and moon phase-specific diffuser scents.

“Each astronomy and astrology encourage us to replicate on our place within the cosmos, bridging the scientific and the religious,” mentioned Meredith Garrett, Stellara CEO and founder, in an unique interview with Journey + Leisure. “They remind us that whereas we’re small, life is extraordinary. At Stellara, I needed to create an expertise that captures this sense — an area the place visitors can embrace the awe of one thing a lot bigger than themselves. Whether or not somebody is drawn to the scientific marvels of the universe or the religious insights of astrology, Stellara affords a chance to discover each.”

The property’s distant location makes it an ideal selection for outside lovers seeking to get acquainted with the Smokies. Sevierville is taken into account the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and there are ample alternatives to hike, whitewater raft, fish, and journey horses within the space. Nonetheless, there are many issues to do on-site as effectively, and Stellara’s celestial-inspired idea extends to its experiences. There’s the Astrology Know Thyself package deal, which features a natal chart studying (a course of the place your astrological indicators are analyzed) and a “transit report,” which appears to be like into how the place of the celebrities will have an effect on your life over the following 12 months. In the event you’re with a accomplice, you possibly can go for the Astrology {Couples} Bundle, which comes with compatibility and composite reviews that element how every accomplice influences the opposite and takes a take a look at the connection as a complete.

“Vacationers need one thing transformative — an expertise that stays with them lengthy after their journey,” Garrett mentioned.

After adventuring outdoor or venturing inward by astrology, visitors can unwind by choosing an in-room therapeutic massage or by stargazing on their non-public decks — computerized telescopes are additionally obtainable for a further charge. 

“Our aim is to ship visitors house with a way of surprise and connection — whether or not it’s a deeper bond with themselves, their family members, nature, or the universe,” Garrett mentioned.

Nightly charges at Stellara begin at $499 for a mirror home and $525 for a tree home.