Acclimate
Be present in your new world of calm, quiet, wild, free.
Disconnect
Unplug and unwind—find peace with every breath at Disconnect.
Reconnect
With yourself - body, mind and spirit
Why Choose Basecamp Nature Retreat?
Where Mindfulness Meets Wilderness
Immerse yourself in Basecamp Smoky Mountains, a sanctuary nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Pause your hectic life, breathe in tranquility, and reconnect with your inner calm. Our unique nature retreat transcends relaxation, offering a holistic journey of rejuvenation guided by nature.
- Achieve inner tranquillity through our scientifically backed nature-immersive phases.
- Spark personal growth through our structured yet flexible retreat environment.
- Enjoy unique, season-specific experiences like lazy river floats, rock workouts, foraging, cloud walks and moon shadow hikes.
Smoky Mountain nature immersion Retreat
The Basecamp Experience
Forest Bathing
Rejuvenate your spirit with forest bathing—nature's tranquil, healing embrace.
Energy Healing
Unlock inner peace and vitality through the power of energy healing.
Hiking
Hike to lesser known yet breathtaking spots with our guides.
Cold Plunges
Reset and re-energize your nervous system with the rush of a cold plunge.
OUR ECO-VILLAS
Experience A Stay Like No Other
Discover unparalleled sustainable luxury where our biophilic designs meet exquisite comfort. Immerse yourself in an eco-friendly retreat that doesn’t just promise relaxation but also practices conservation. Revel in the harmony of nature and innovation for a stay like no other.
- Summit Lodge
- Beginning Villa
- Grounded Villa
- Elevation Villa
Summit Lodge
Elevate Your Senses in Luxurious Surroundings
This Mid century modern 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1 half bath.mountain lodge is located at the peak of BaseCamp and boasts 360 degree views. With beautiful sunrises from the oversized front porch and sunsets from the spacious back porch you can find your perfect spot to take it all in. Breathtaking views from every room! Lovely wood accents throughout the home, high end furnishings and all the conveniences make you feel right at home.
Kings Suite: King bed with oversized private bathroom.
Sunrise Suite: Full size bunk beds with trundle and private bathroom.
Sunset Suite: Queen bed with private bathroom.
Firepit
Hot Tub
Mountain Views
Rooms
Beginning Eco-Villa
Luxury Immersive Nature Experience
Discover luxury in nature at Basecamp’s original eco-villa, Beginning. Nestled in a private space with a sprawling patio, fire pit, and hot tub, this retreat features 100-year-old pine floors, mountain spring water, and accordion doors for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Basecamp offers additional Immersive Nature Experiences once you book. Book your 5-star stay today.
Meditation
Private Patio
Fire Pits
Rooms
Grounded Eco-Villa
Serene Retreat for Relaxation and Reconnection
Welcome to ‘Grounded,’ a luxury villa in Bryson City offering an immersive nature experience. Just minutes from the Little Tennessee River, this private, gated retreat features fine linens, accordion doors for seamless outdoor living, a hot tub, mountain views, close proximity to the lake and all the tech comforts.
Pair it with our ‘Elevation’ unit for extra space!
Eco-Gardens
Lake Access
Fire Pits
Rooms
Elevation Eco-Villa
Elevate Your Senses in Luxurious Surroundings
Welcome to ‘Elevation,’ a custom-built luxury villa at Basecamp Smoky Mountains. Enjoy separate living areas, a full kitchen, and custom windows and doors that blend the indoors with nature. This 5-star retreat boasts fine linens, a hot tub, memory foam bed, smart TV, and a private firepit.
Nestled on the iconic Needmore Road, it offers convenience and safety near major attractions like Nantahala Gorge, the Appalachian Trail, and Bryson City. Guests have access to hiking trails, eco-gardens, and a communal and private fire pit. Embrace the perfect blend of comfort and adventure.
Lake Access
Private Patio
Exclusive Privacy
“And into the forest I go, to lose myself and find my soul”
JOHN MUIR, FOUNDER NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM
Your Ultimate Immersion Retreat
The Perfect Immersive Retreat
Discover the ultimate nature immersion at Basecamp Smoky Mountains’ Nature Immersion Retreat. Reset and renew your spirit amid the serene beauty of the mountains, where guided wilderness experiences, tranquil landscapes, and luxurious accommodations blend to create a transformative escape. Embrace this sanctuary to restore your mind, body, and soul.