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Friends,
Spring is just around the corner in the mountains and there could not be a more beautiful place to be than Townsend as the days become longer, the air warmer and wildflowers are popping out everywhere. |
| Photography Tips for You | |
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April is Photography Workshop month at Highland Manor Inn as photographers from all over the country converge on the Smokies to capture our stunning wildflower display. Blooming dogwood and redbud trees inspire many of us to try to catch that beauty with our cameras.
When taking close-ups of wildflowers remember that too many colors in one frame make the image hard for our brains to process. Try to emphasize the dominant one or two colors against a neutral background of grays, browns or greens. Also when photographing wildflowers, the closer the better. Try to fill the entire frame with one blossom. Then take a landscape photograph to show the profusion of flowers.
The following photographers are coming to Highland Manor Inn this spring. To find out more about their workshops and view beautiful photographs of the Smokies, click below:
 | | Just an example from Ed Heaton! |
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| March Special - Spend two nights, third night free! | |
Treat yourself to an early spring getaway at Highland Manor Inn. A cozy, comfy room is available for you, with the third night free with a two night stay. Come linger in the Great Smokies before the crowds arrive, look for early spring wildflowers, photograph redbuds and dogwood trees blooming,  enjoy craftsmen who will have time to chat, or shop in Pigeon Forge for spring bargains. Take in a show or drive to the top of Ole Smoky where spring is just starting to appear. Call us today for this March special.
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| Who Can Resist Sheep? | |
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The Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival
One of the best kept secrets of the Smokies in Springtime is this FREE festival at the Townsend Visitor Center. Whether you are a young couple looking for an outdoor weekend, a family seeking escape from the computer screens, or an older couple exploring new activities, this festival has something for everyone.
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In keeping with the exploration of our heritage, this weekend has fun activities and demonstrations such as Border Collie sheep-herding and sheep shearing set amidst the mountains on a beautiful spring weekend. You can stop by at different times to participate in the festivities and then enjoy Cades Cove without the crowds. Fiber Arts Festival |
