Saturday, March 2, 2013

Cool Photo Op: Smokies May 19th - May 23rd 2013

The Cool Photo Op Group is headed to the Smokies from May 19th to May 23rd for a photo shoot, everyone is welcome!!!!

When: May 19th to May 23rd

We'll be staying in Townsend, Tenn on the quiet side of the Smokies and only 2 miles from the entrance to Smoky Mountain National Park. This is also the closest entrance to Cades Cove

If you'd like to go please click here... Cool Photo Ops Facebook Group Event Page and click the I'm Going button, so I know how many people want to go

Cool Photo Op: Smoky Mountain Hotel Information

  • Hotel: Highland Manor Inn in Townsend Tenn. 7766 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, P.O. Box 242 Townsend, TN, 37882, USA
  • http://www.highlandmanor.com/

  • So far I have blocked 10 rooms, I can get more if more people are interested.

  • Room Rates 79.50 plus tax This rate is guaranteed until April 19th so book before then. Continental Breakfast included (they'll make arrangement for photographers who get up at the crack of dawn)

  • We will be staying 4 nights, checking in Sunday May 19th (3pm) and checking out Thursday May 23rd (11am) 

  • To make reservations and get the special rate call this number:

  • 800.213.9462 tell them you're with the Ron Skinner photography group.

  • If you are planning on going for sure please sign up early by clicking on the "Going" button so I can get more rooms if I have too.
Note: Feel free to make your reservations at another nearby hotel if you prefer

Map and directions to the Highland Manor Inn:  Click on the bed icon for directions from your location


View Highland Manor Inn - Townsend Tenn in a larger map

I'll be posting a schedule when we get closer to the shoot, but here's some of the places we'll be going:
Click on the headings below to read more about it...

Cades Cove

Horse and Tree - Cades Cove - Great Smoky Mountains National Park


Tremont 

Lots of streams and waterfalls here
Tremont - Waterfall - Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Morton Overlook and Clingmans Dome

Morton Overlook Sunset - Great Smoky Mountains National ParkView from Clingmans Dome - Great Smoky Mountains National Park


Mountain Farm Muesum and Mingus Mill



Mingus Mill - Smoky Mountains


We'll also be seeing the Roaring Fork Motor Trail, the Foothills Parkway and more!!!

Hope to see a lot of you there!!!

Click here for More Smoky Photo Galleries

Thanks!

Prerequisites for going: Take lots of photos and HAVE FUN!!!

Feel free to ask lots of photography questions if you want too!