Walden Woods - Cabins and Adventures

05/10/2024

We appreciate all of our 5 Star Reviews from our 5 Star Guests for continuing to recognize our commitment to excellence with every stay!

07/07/2024

Happy 40th to us!

12/06/2024

The words of the poet lyricist, Jim Morrison:

“This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end

Of our elaborate plans, the end
Of everything that stands, the end
No safety or surprise, the end
I’ll never look into your eyes again”

Twenty-three years ago I accepted a job. At least that’s what I thought it was. I truly thought I would teach for two or three years until I found something that paid better. I was wrong. Really, really wrong. I fell hard for teaching. Not that I was very good at it, but I so enjoyed it. It was the kids. Turns out that my heart is bent towards my students. I got to teach some really awesome kids.

Five years in, I found myself with a Master’s degree in Instructional Leadership and a seat as an assistant principal. A year after that, I finished an Educational Specialist degree. Now it’s over. It’s the end of my era.
I’ve worked in eight different schools under six different principals and eight directors.

The past six years at LaFollette Elementary School have been the most challenging and the most rewarding. It’s been a blessing to be around a faculty and staff that strived to improve year-in and year-out. And they’ve done it. All of them. And our students will reap the benefit.

I’d be remiss to not say thank you to my right hand, Ashley Spade. She was a capable leader six years ago and has only improved each year. She’s ready to lead when she decides the time is right.
To my left hand, Jessica Housley, you became the best academic coach I could hope for. I know you’ll be a top notch administrator and wish you the best.
Becky, Angie, Becca, Alice- you all are the best at what you do.
(I know I’ll probably regret naming names, but it wouldn’t be my first mistake.)
To all of my students, never forget, Mr. Walden loves you, wants the best for you and I’d fight a bear for you.
God bless you all and don’t be a stranger.

Sincerely,
Bob Walden

27/05/2024

Enjoyed a sincere Memorial Day service at Jellico on Saturday. My “brother-from-another-mother” Kevin Walden, I don’t know how you do all you do, even in retirement. Thank you Col. Prewitt (Ret.) for a heartfelt oration.
The honorable k Walden, his HeadStart teacherSuzette Davenportrt, Mayors Sandy Terry anJack Lynchch also pictured.
God bless America.

10/05/2024

Last minute opening for Memorial Weekend. May 23-26. Room for six in Aunt Hazel’s. Come on down y’all!
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08/02/2024

We’ve been telling our guests about B&B since we started…
It would be a long search to find better food.

29 Year Old Hanna White grew up in the B & B Market and is now the owner of the restaurant. Come along with me for a visit to one of the last few Mom & Pop r...

17/01/2024

Yessiree, it was cold in the holler this morning.

15/01/2024

Winter has finally arrived!

02/01/2024

Happy New Year! Since we opened nearly 5 years ago, we are proud to have hosted hundreds of guests each year from across the country. Click the link below to leave us a Google Review, and tell us your favorite thing about your Walden Woods stay!

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