My husband and I got married at Wolf Creek Retreat this past April, and we’re still beaming from how magical the day was! Our guests cannot stop talking about how breathtaking the venue is and how seamlessly everything flowed from start to finish.

Working with Chris was an absolute dream. From day one, she was warm, flexible, and incredibly responsive. She answered every call, accommodated multiple venue tours, and always made us feel supported. Her professionalism and genuine care made the entire planning process feel effortless.

We chose the Dream Package, and wow! It truly lived up to its name! The included wedding coordinator, bartender, and DJ were all fantastic!! Each person on the team brought positive energy, attention to detail, and a clear dedication to making our day perfect.

The venue itself is stunning, with evergreen decor and twinkling lights that are always in place, which made decorating a breeze (less stress for the bride = a huge win!). What you see is truly what you get, no surprises, just beauty and thoughtful touches everywhere you look, which gave us endless photos as well.

Thanks to Chris and her incredible team, our wedding day wasn’t just perfect, it was unforgettable. I am so grateful we found Wolf Creek Retreat and would give it a solid 11/10 without hesitation!

This venue is so cute, pretty and functional!!! The area is breathtaking with the Lake serving as a masterful background! The open air venue has a beautiful roof and plenty of room! Gorgeous!

This venue is absolutely beautiful! Our previous wedding venue became unavailable 5 days before the wedding & the couple that runs Elm Lake helped us rearrange preparations as well as give us a beautiful new location. Would definitely recommend!

Elm Lake is a beautiful venue with a lot of character. It is beautifully decorated and kept in pristine condition. The owner, Chris, is a pleasure to work with and extremely accommodating. She will work with you to make sure that you have the perfect event. My guests were amazed at the beauty of the property and had a great time.

We had our wedding at The Wolf Creek Retreat at Elm Lake Estate in October 2016. I highly recommend considering this venue for your wedding or event if you want the perfect mix of Gatlinburg style warmth and beauty! Chris, the owner, was terrific to work with both during the initial booking process, and also during the set up and tear down. Chris was so responsive to our emails and questions, throughout the entire planning process. She helps you figure things out beforehand, and is there with you the whole day and ready to make any last-minute changes you need.
The Wolf Creek allows you to bring in your own alcohol and use any vendors you wish. You will not regret having your wedding or corporate event here!
This location is like a fairy tale – you walk across a bridge from the parking area, and another bridge across Wolf Creek. There's lots of outdoor space to travel around for photos.
The bridge is lit with fairy lights that light up the creek. Then you see the Honeymoon Harbor Club house…old-timey with mason jar lighting and French doors that open up onto the deck overlooking Elm Lake. Inside restrooms for changing, a table for gifts, and a wonderful bar!

Haley B.

The venue was beautiful and just what we were looking for. It was reasonably priced. Chris was responsive and answered all our questions quickly whenever they arose. She was also pretty accommodating of all our requests. Overall, we were very happy with the venue and it made for some great pictures.

Where do I even begin. I watched this venue get built from the ground up starting last year. I emailed Chris (the owner) as soon as I saw a sign about a wedding venue coming soon. I cannot say enough about Chris. She was absolutely fantastic to work with. She let us come in and really look around and try to get ideas for our wedding. She had so much patience and seemed to really love helping brides and grooms out with their vision. This venue is beyond beautiful and pictures do not do it justice. I had the most amazing experience with the venue and the staff. They made it like I was the only person getting married there and truly listened to the style of wedding my husband and I wanted and made it happen. She was so genuine and seemed to really love her job. She provided the little extras that we would have never thought of. It was absolutely perfect! Thanks Wolf Creek Retreat and Chris! Our day was perfect in every way !!!