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Logo for Little Bears Retreat with mountain imagery and a welcoming tagline.
Bryson City, NC
828-538-0306
Logo for Little Bears Retreat with mountain imagery and a welcoming tagline.
  • A stack of small baked goods on a slate plate, with books and greenery in the background.

"Camp Cookery" Appalachian Dining

Farm to Table, Chef-driven dining inspired by Cherokee & National Park Founder Horace Kephart's Cookbook Writings

A chef sprinkles herbs over two plates of colorful dish with toast.
Experience Camp Cookery at Three Little Bears Retreat—an immersive journey inspired by Horace Kephart and rooted in Appalachian and Cherokee traditions including open fire and backwoods cooking techniques. Guided by our award-winning chef, each meal blends heritage techniques, seasonal ingredients, and refined wilderness skill to create a one-of-a-kind Smoky Mountain culinary experience. Also included in our All-Inclusive Camp Cookery experience are various Chef-driven cooking classes and Sundowner tastings throughout the week.