Logo with the outline of a bear head and text: Gray Bear Lodge

Welcome to Gray Bear

It's All About Simplicity.



Gray Bear is about foggy mornings, beautiful sunrises, quiet walks, working meditations, whippoorwills, tree frogs, fresh air, starry nights, silence, stillness Gray Bear became a dream of Adam's and Diann's in 1993. An incredible vision of a sanctuary to share with the world. A healing space to learn, grow, restore and renew. Through consistent hard work and endless volunteer help, this vision has very much remained alive and growing. Like the Spring, Gray Bear is ready to burst into bloom.

  • A large log lodge with stone foundation in the woods
  • A bed covered by a striped blanked and pillows against a warmly lit wood wall.
  • A table near a large window which provides a view of an outdoor woodland. Neatly folded towls and a vase of flowers are on the table and cushioned red chair beside it.
  • A yellow room with many wood framed windows provide a view of an outdoor woodland. A bed is in the center to left of the image.
  • A close-up view of a wood planked outer wall with a small sign that reads Pleasantview next to a door.
  • A room with an a-framed ceiling. The ceiling of wood planks and the far wall also consists of wood planks and a central window. Two beds occupy the room.
  • The wooden beam rafters and wood planked ceiling of the lodge with a long yellow-orange-red tapestry hung from the rafters.
  • A concrete or stone carved figurine of a girl holding her hands near her face
  • A sunlit, hand panted wood plank sign with curved text Pleasant View over a rising sun.
  • A green tapestry with purple blue lotus flower hanging vertically from a pole in a woodland is backlit by a sun in a clear blue sky.
  • A white vase of flowers sits in a window sill, woodland scene through the window
  • A sunlit bed with cozy white comforter on a bed in a green room. Wood framed windows provide a view to a woodland.
  • a wood-framed stained glass window provides a view of a woodland.
  • A striped green comforter on a bed in a tan colored room. Two windows provide a view of the forest.
  • A top down view of a vibrant mix of purple and yellow flowers growing in a concrete planter.
  • An off white, circular cabin with wood frames and wooden deck in a woodland setting.
  • A log cabin in a forest behind a forground of shrub with pink flowers.
  • Purple flowers lit by the sun.
  • A table of food served in bowls with a forground of fresh picked green vegetable leaves.
  • A wood table laid out with food to serve a group. Castiron pans of cornbread in the forground, platters of sliced vegetables and bowls of greens behind.
  • A sunlit room with many windows providing a view of an outdoor woodland. A cream colored blanket on a bed in the corner.

Gray Bear Lodge is a rustic retreat center dedicated to keeping the spirit of fun and inspiration alive. Through experiential workshops in a natural setting we promote growth, fulfillment and the joy of learning. Having said that, we like to keep it simple. Our workshops include full use of our facilities: one hundred fifty acres of rolling hills, and thick forest for hiking, natural springs for reflection, a crisp shower in our waterfall, sacred moments in our hand-built wood-fired sauna, the silence of nature's symphony, clean air, clear water and a life free of distractions. While the lodging is intentionally rustic, we make sure our guests feel comfortable and right at home. Most rooms are double occupancy with shared baths. Our commitment in the kitchen is strong: vegetarian meals prepared with love and whole, organic ingredients. Our guests rave about our food and some of them even help with the dishes!

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High Forest Institute

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Gray Bear Lodge
P.O. Box 682
Hohenwald, TN
38462

Telephone: 615-782-0469
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Last Updated December 22, 2017
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