Jessi was born and raised on Seven Spring’s land. Her German grandmother, Oma, who first found the land, taught her courage to jump across the stream. It wasn’t long before she jumped abroad and founded Global Just Designs, a fair- trade clothing business dedicated to improving the lives of Maya women in Guatemala. Meanwhile, Zach had been living in Guatemala for years working at the University and founding an NGO based on creativity. The two finally crossed paths in 2014. They soon co-founded the international yoga school Kula Collective in 2015 and continue to dream up ways to express their passions for holistic learning in Seven Springs.
Herman's mother, Oma Ruth, brought him from Germany to Maryville to live with his stepfather at the tender age of 9. His story of adaptation to East Tennessee culture is an example of building community. His mother bought the land where Seven Springs now resides in 1976. Soon after, Herman met Mary, and together they studied agriculture, plant sciences, animal husbandry, and forestry at University of Tennessee, melding select principles with those from the "back to the land movement" on their new land. Over the years, Herman and Mary have worked together in pipefitting, welding, and owned a landscape and greenhouse business for twenty years. Most recently, Mary worked for the US Forest Service in conservation forestry and ecology. They are both happily retired now sharing their gifts and experience with Seven Springs. |
Lemongrass
912 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801 (865) 681.8785 Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar. Vegan & gluten-free friendly. Masala 1811 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801 (865) 406-1711 Traditional Indian food with vegetarian options. Walnut Kitchen 606 High St, Maryville, TN 37804 (865) 980-8228 High-end American and Southern dine-in cuisine. Tomato Head The Gallery Shopping Center, 7240 Kingston Pike #172, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 584-1075 Hip American cafe-bakery serving light, hearty & vegetarian fare including pizza with beer & wine. Lambert’s Southern Pies and Bakeshop 131 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804 (865) 981-9700 Sandwiches, baked pies, and dessert pies. Everything homemade that day. |
Dancing Bear Lodge
137 Apple Valley Way, TOwnsend 37882 (865) 336-2138 High class farm-to-table restaurant in a beautiful mountain setting. Vienna Coffee Company, LLC. 212 College St B, Maryville, TN 37804 (865) 681-0517 Coffee, soup & salads, vegan options & outdoor back patio. Southland Books & Cafe 1505 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804 (865) 984-4847 Coffee, drink specials, soups & salads. Vegan options. The Abbey at the Heartland Chapel 7765 River Rd, Townsend, TN 37882 (865) 448-1924 Local craft beer, small bites & vegetarian options. Tupelo Honey 1 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 522-0004 Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails. Good Golly Tamale 112 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 337-5771 Warm, casual joint offering a range of tamales stuffed with veggie & meat options. |
Yurt Name (& Decor) |
Beds |
Lotus |
4 singles |
Peru Shapibo |
1 queen + 2 singles |
Guatemalan Mayan |
1 queen |
Balinese |
2 singles |
Cherokee |
1 queen + 1 single |
Crystal Palace |
3 singles |
Mexico |
1 queen |
Honeycomb |
2 singles |
Costa Rica |
1 queen |
Housing Option |
2024 Nightly rates per person including meals |
2025 Nightly rates per person including meals |
BYO Camping: |
85 |
100 |
Shared Yurt: |
105 |
125 |
Private Yurt: |
145 |
165 |
Optional Service |
Cost |
Camp Fire - including all wood & preparation |
$30 per fire |
Guided 2 hour Seven Springs Nature and Plant Walk with master naturalist / ecologist |
$10 per person ($100 minimum) |
1-3 hr wood-fired cedar barrel sauna (fits up to 6 people at a time) |
$75 |
2hr Forest Bathing with tea ceremony by certified Forest Bathing Guide |
$20/person ($160 minimum) |
75 minute Yoga class with Jessi |
$90 per class |
2 hour Cacao Ceremony including ceremonial grade cacao and personalized ceremony. |
$25 per person ($250 minimum) |
Fire Offering Ceremony with requested theme (examples: Welcome, Letting Go, Grounding, Four Directions) |
$90 per ceremony |
Personal Laundry Service |
$10 per load |
Additional Meals |
$20 per person per meal |
Extra nights for students, no meals included |
please ask them to book via our booking system |
Reiki Treatment |
$105/hour |
Full body Massage |
$115/hour, $165 1.5 hrs |
Sound Ceremony |
$115/hour |
1hr Guided Labyrinth Meditation Walk (by certified Labyrinth guide) |
$10 per person ($100 minimum) |
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