February 12-14, 2027
Winter Artisan Series: Sweethearts Weekend
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic Smoky Mountain getaway filled with intimate dining, hands-on experiences and opportunities to discover local makers. Sweethearts Weekend invites couples to slow down, enjoy time together and create meaningful memories through the flavors, crafts and warm hospitality of the region.
Book NowSchedule of Events
Friday, February 12
12 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Welcome Reception
Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or cider as you arrive.
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Manager's Reception
Hosted by Jack and Cassandra Olshan, General Manager
Join us for appetizers, small bites, and drinks.
5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Dinner at Ember & Elm $
Reservations recommended
Enjoy a special three-course prix fixe dinner for couples.
8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Fireside Romance
Enjoy live music, gourmet s’mores, and a bar beside the outdoor firepit. (Weather permitting: In the event of inclement weather, will be moved to the main lobby.)
Schedule of Events
Saturday, February 13
7 a.m. | Breakfast in Bed
Enjoy a continental breakfast delivered to your room.
Hands-On Experiences:
Milk Tasting + Biscuit Making featuring Cruze Farms Dairy $
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 11 a.m - 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Couples Candle Making featuring Lorelei Candles of Gatlinburg $
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tiramisu Making featuring The Italian Apron $
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cocktail Making featuring Shine Girl and Mariah Green, Food & Beverage Manager
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Cheese Pairing Experience
11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Chocolate Tasting + Pairing Experience
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
6 p.m. | Dinner Under the Stars Experience $
6 p.m. | Appetizers & Drinks
7 p.m. | Dinner Begins
After Dinner | Wine
Schedule of Events
Sunday, February 14
7 a.m. | Breakfast in Bed $
Enjoy a continental breakfast delivered to your room.
9 a.m. | Sunday Service
Hands-On Experiences:
Frappuccino Making hosted by Wears Valley Coffee Co. $
8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. | 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. | 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Couples Candle Making featuring Lorelei Candles of Gatlinburg $
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Tiramisu Making featuring The Italian Apron $
1 p.m.- 2 p.m. | 2 p.m.- 3 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cocktail Making featuring Shine Girl and Mariah Green, Food & Beverage Manager
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Cheese Pairing Experience
11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Chocolate Tasting + Pairing Experience
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
February 12-14, 2027
Sweethearts Marketplace
Shop, taste and connect with some of our favorite local artisans, makers and partners. Open Saturday, February 13 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday, February 14 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Featuring:
- Lorelei Candles
- Artist Kim Roberts
- Author Amanda Middleton
- Wears Valley Coffee Co.
- Shine Girl
- The Italian Apron
- Nelson Farms
- Cruze Dairy
- La Crème Cheesecakes
- The Spa located at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort
- Honeysuckle & Pine located at Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort
- Bellafina Chocolates