Elkmont Retreat

In another era, when the mountains were new to us, there began the tradition of a great escape.  Turn right at the Sugarlands visitor center and follow the signs to Elkmont Campground, follow the little dirt road to the left and stroll into a time gone by.  I felt like I walked into a time warp.  There are many structures like this one, but all are empty now.  Yet with every turn I  hear the echoes of laughter and the language of happiness when children explored  nearby creeks.  I am beginning a series of paintings based on these little buildings.  I hope to capture what I feel about this special place.