Free Mini Horse Orientation Class with 5 night stay
Here at Twin Valley Horse Ranch you can enjoy the adventure of mountain living and the peacefulness of the mountains. Avoid the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in good 'ole fashion country fun! The ranch is built mostly of trees we logged from our mountains giving it the western/rustic feel of days gone by. Cabin is made from round logs and is cozy with trees all around. Includes private bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, heat/air and private cookout area. Meals are not included and must bring own bath towels and sheets ( one full bed, two twin beds, 2 futons.) .
Step out of your cabin and hike our many trails, relax on the swing listening to the night sounds and enjoying the stars, hike to the outdoor chapel ,letting the creative juices flow, walk to the barn and help with morning/evening chores. The spring fed pond is great for fishing/swimming, cooking out and roasting marshmallows around the campfire ( plenty of wood to gather) Pavilion includes table/chairs.
Help feed and care for the petting animals which include donkey, fainting goats, 2 mini horses,kittens, horses, pot belly pig, rabbits........ride in the back of the pickup with the feed, hay, dog and children and make the rounds! I encourage all the 'hands on time' you can stand!
We also offer specialized Horsemanship clinics, learning the basics of safety around horses, handling of horses, Haltering/ Leading /Grooming/Saddling and Riding instruction. 125.00 per person plus taxes.
Sign up for our MINI HORSE Orientation Class. After class, you will be qualifies to halter, lead, groom the mini horses at any time. Children must have parent present. You would even be able to take the mini horses on the hiking trails! 75.00 for group up to 4 people
Stay 5 nights or more and get a free Mini Horse Orientation Class. Value over $ 75.00.
Bring your 4 legged family too! Pets welcome by advance approval. Pet fee applies. Your pet can take part in ranch life too!
We have paddocks with shelters for those who are traveling with their own private horses. Meet other like minded folks who may be staying at our Bed and Breakfast/Private units or camping shelters ,which are spread out throughout our 100+ acres.
Please inquiry first, for availability, as calendar is not always up to date due to bookings from other venues.
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events must be pre approved before booking
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Pets
Pets allowed: limit 4 total
Preapproved, extra charge.
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking on porches.
Do not allow ranch cats or dogs into the cabin.
Please save all food scraps for ranch petting animals. Chickens, bunnies, cats, pigs ( no hand feeding) horses, goats.....
Do not put food in garbage
Have Fun!! Enjoy the ranch 100 acres of hiking trails, fishing pond, swimming, petting animals. BUT do NOT go in horse paddocks.
Important information
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Property # 331330vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: events must be pre approved before booking
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Rockey Branch Bluegrass Community Center - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
Jack Renfro Stadium - 14 min drive - 9.8 km
Maryville College - 23 min drive - 22.5 km
Townsend Visitor Center - 25 min drive - 25.8 km
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 28 min drive - 29.5 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - 12 min drive
The Barn at Blackberry Farm - 22 min drive
Lem’s Korner - 13 min drive
The Firetower - 29 min drive
Snoring Bear Diner - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Free Mini Horse Orientation Class with 5 night stay have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Free Mini Horse Orientation Class with 5 night stay?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Free Mini Horse Orientation Class with 5 night stay on 2 Jul 2026 start from £99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Free Mini Horse Orientation Class with 5 night stay pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).
How much is parking at Free Mini Horse Orientation Class with 5 night stay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Free Mini Horse Orientation Class with 5 night stay?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Free Mini Horse Orientation Class with 5 night stay?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Free Mini Horse Orientation Class with 5 night stay located?
Located on a river, this family-friendly cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of Rockey Branch Bluegrass Community Center, Clayton Center for the Arts and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail. Tuckaleechee Caverns and Laurel Valley Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our family enjoyed our two days at Janice’s place. My daughter was heartbroken to leave her two new besties (Indigo and Ranger) Janice was a super kind host. Her wake-up call to the world was pretty amazing! If you’re the kind of person who needs Netflix at night, a strong WiFi signal, this cabin might not suits you. If you want to be close from nature, in a comfy/rustic environment, a close drive from the park: go for it!
Thank you Charles for taking out the time to review. Loved having you all again and was quite impressed with your kitty catching abilities! Hope she is settling in. till next time. Blessings.
The cabin was very clean and bed on the first level was quite comfortable. Janice was a very friendly and accommodating host. The cabin is surrounded by forest and very peaceful.
A very quiet, and private cabin. Much needed to be off grid a couple days. Janice made sure i knew how to get there and get checked in and made herself available if we needed anything.
This was such a wonderful place to stay and get away. Cabin was very comfortable and super well appointed, including games, puzzles, and a well stocked kitchen.
Cheryl R.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2023
Hello! thank you for taking out time to review. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Next time, longer so you and your children can meet and feed all the petting animals. I am hoping you at least had time to view them before you left. Happy Trails!
JAN
What a great experience! Our family felt so welcomed at Twin Valley Ranch. Our stay far exceeded what we expected. We loved the overall property, Luke's Cabin was perfect for our, five and all the sweet animals ! I made a special friend, Smoky The host was always available to communicate - It was nice to unplug from all life's busyness. We definitely plan to return. I pray that God Bless TVR
Very peaceful quiet place tucked away in the mountains on a nice little ranch.
Laurie S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2024
Thank you for taking out the time to write a review. I know you have a lot on your mind.
Maybe another time you will have time to enjoy the hiking trails, petting animals horses etc.
safe travels and blessing during this difficult time
I wish I had a longer stay. The cabin is so cute and feels really homey! There are horses, dogs, chickens, rabbits. Great place for kids. Janice was the kindest person and really made us feel special even with our short stay. 100% my go-to place when I drive up to the Smokey mountains again!
The property was beautiful and fun! We loved all the animals and the pond. The cabin was quaint and nice. If you go outside at night be careful on the steps as they aren’t lit just go ahead and have a flashlight ready. We also loved watching an old school vhs classic! Remember to bring towels and sheets also!
We had a great stay! Janice was wonderful! We really enjoyed the cabin and animals. The property was beautiful!!
Lisa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
thank you LIsa for taking out the time to review.
I only regret that i did not get to meet you and your son. OLIVIA is a jewel She just blossomed in the mini horse clinic and i was surprised how much she had taught herself thru reading. Just like me when i was her age. Quiet/shy and an undying love of horses! I hope you got to feed with jadyn sat night, they found baby chicks just hatched!!! Boy are they cute.
I am glad you liked the cabin, thank you for leaving it in such good shape.
Blessings for you all and please know that you are welcome back anytime!
JAN
I would recommend this place to anybody. It was the perfect vacation getaway and my kids and me and my husband loved it and Janice was so sweet. If anybody is looking for a getaway like this, it is the perfect place to go.
Janice, you're a most gracious host. I miss you already! A perfect location, a nice quiet cabin with lots of very friendly furry friends. Beautiful trails & pond!!
Teeneone B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
And I miss you both. Truly a blessing to meet you both and to share my place with you.
Thank you again for thoughtful gifts and for helping with the orphan goat kids.
A nice family destination with friendly animals, lots of hiking trails. A good place to unplug and enjoy nature. Janice was so nice, and helpful.
Sandy B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2023
thank you Sandy for taking out the time to make a review. IT was truely a pleasure to host you both. Please come back anytime you need to get away.
JAN
Highly recommended family destination. Beautiful location, farm animals to feed and bond with, excellent horse riding and instruction opportunities and best of all a, gracious and welcoming host. Janice was effective in communication with and worked very well with our middle school aged children.
Matthew L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2020
Hello Matthew!
Thank you so much for all your kind words. My goal is for everyone to have the BEST time possible and to have memories and experiences that are REAL/ Your kids are great and very much a joy to work with.
Hope you will all come back again sometime, but till then, Remember : "Cowgirls Rule and Cowboys are COOL! ! Jan
About the host
Hosted by Janice Tipton
Hello, my name is Janice and I love realizing the dream my late husband and I have created. Being able to meet amazing folks from all over the world and sharing my ranch, horses/critters, mountain riding tips and the joys of mountain living is very rewarding to me. It is so wonderful to be able to say that people come as guests and literally leave as friends! They give as much joy to me as what I try to create for them. When we bought the ranch in 1983, no one had lived here or worked the land for over 40 yrs. Just overgrown land is what we started with. Slowly but surely we cleared, logged, dug trails, built paddocks, barns, cabin and enjoyed the joys of mountains riding! And now myself and the Twin Valley Family wish to show you all the BEST time possible. I have worked several ranches in Co and also have a AAS in Horse Husbandry so I enjoy teaching and sharing my love of horses and the mountains to all.
Why they chose this property
We chose to build Lukes Cabin in 1993 on our mountain property because we wanted to be able to accommodate honeymooners or small families who wanted to stay in the mountains without having to worry about people or cars right next door. The location is very private and beautiful but is within an easy walk to the barn/petting animals, horses or pond. The ranch is in Walland which is a short distance from Townsend, giving our guests easy access to the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. In the park you can visit Cades Cove, hike, bike, picnic, tubing and enjoy the old homestead historical buildings. Townsend is what we all like to call the 'peaceful side of the Smokys'! Visit the caverns, shops, restaurants, antique shops.......all within a 30 minute drive. Of course, a beautiful mountain drive will get you to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg in about 45 min. The Smoky Mountains have a lot to offer with such a variety of trees, animals and beauty.
What makes this property unique
You will enjoy being able to walk right out your door and have plenty to do without even getting in your car! Parents love not having to pack up all the children and gear just to go 'do' something. Kittens will greet you and are always ready to entertain the youngsters for hours. Without leaving the ranch, you can hike, ride horses in our horsemanship clinic, fish/swim, relax in the rockers and be spiritually renewed in the great outdoors! If you feel like playing tourist, there are so many options to choose from, and only 2-25 miles from the ranch. Visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cades Cove, Heritage museum, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Knoxville, Townsend, Tubing, shopping, antiques, shows, caverns, biking........the list of things to do is endless! I will be glad to sit down with you and help you plan your activities....draw maps and give you brochures.
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