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1120 Carson Springs Rd #7383Newport, TN 37821About
Summary
Carson Springs is a Baptist conference and retreat center located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Newport, Tennessee. It offers a wide range of facilities for groups, including lodging, dining, and meeting spaces. The site is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and is ideal for retreats, conferences, and family events. The center features a 150-seat chapel, rustic camping options, and a variety of recreational activities such as paintball and swimming.
Details
Carson Springs is a Baptist conference and retreat center nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Newport, Tennessee. It provides a serene and scenic environment for groups of all sizes, offering a variety of lodging options, including hotel rooms, bunk beds, and rustic camping. The center is equipped with modern amenities such as a 200-seat dining room, multiple meeting spaces, a 150-seat Stokely Chapel, an Activities Center, a swimming pool, a Carolina Climbing Wall, and Paintball Courses. The chapel is described as beautiful, well-equipped, and cozy, with a capacity to seat over 150 people. The facility is noted for its uphill trek to the chapel, which can also be accessed by car with limited parking. The staff is consistently praised for being helpful and professional, and the campus is highlighted for its beautiful and welcoming setting. The center hosts a range of events, including retreats, conferences, and banquets, with flexible meeting spaces and audio-visual equipment. The food service has received mixed reviews, with some guests finding it cafeteria-style and unappetizing, while others praised the quality and variety of food and snacks. The campus includes a locked gate for security after 11 PM and offers quiet hours after that time. The facility is described as clean and well-decorated, with comfortable seating and modern amenities in the conference rooms and guest rooms.
From Faith Near Me
Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center in Newport, TN, offers a serene retreat setting nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains. First-time visitors will notice the welcoming staff, the chapel’s cozy charm, and a blend of modern amenities with rustic outdoor options. The campus balances quiet reflection with recreational activities like hiking and paintball, making it suitable for groups seeking both worship and community connection.
Pros
- Features a 150-seat chapel with cozy, well-equipped spaces for gatherings
- Offers diverse lodging options from hotel rooms to rustic camping
- Provides recreational activities including swimming, climbing, and paintball
- Staff is consistently described as helpful and professional
- Set in a scenic, natural mountain environment with walking areas
- Includes security features like a locked gate and quiet hours after 11 PM
Cons
- Website provides limited detailed information about services or event schedules
- Food quality receives mixed feedback, with some describing it as basic or unappetizing
- Standard rooms may have dated decor and smaller bathrooms
- Chapel requires an uphill walk, with limited accessible parking
- Medical care availability is unclear and not prominently noted
Reviews from around the web
Public comments we collected from listing sources. Not written on Faith Near Me.
- Erykah D.3 years ago
Nice retreat center. The rooms are a little dated and the bathrooms are quite small in the standard rooms. But the beds are very comfortable, the air/heat was in great working condition and each room has a ceiling fan (which was great coming from Florida where I sleep with mine going every night!). Unfortunately, the food did leave a lot to be desired. It was very school cafeteria tasting and not very appetizing to look at. The chapel is beautiful, well equipped and very cozy. It can seat over 150 ppl. It's a bit of an uphill trek to get to it, you can also drive it has a few parking space directly out front. Overall, it was a fairly nice place and it made me wish we had something similar near me in Florida.
- Marc Lewis8 years ago
Great retreat center. We took 70 college students and stayed in the bunk houses. Very basic, not fancy, but just what we needed. The chapel is updated and was a great place for our meetings. The recreation area and activity center was perfect for hanging out. I'd take a group back here for sure. Our guest speaker stayed in the hotel at Carson Springs, walking distance from cabins.
- Shawna Murrell4 years ago
The Staff at CSBCC is so helpful and professional. The setting is beautiful and welcoming. Our local schools are blessed to have the option of celebrating our students by holding banquets on the Carson Springs campus. Thank you to everyone who takes excellent care of the facilities and the guests.
- Donna Lazarus8 years ago
Very nice place for a conference. Clean, great food & snacks with lots of choices, nice staff, seems like a newer place, well decorated, very comfy chairs in conference room & sitting areas, nice outside area, walking area, rooms are nice with 2 sinks (1 in the bathroom & 1 outside the bathroom), coffee maker in the room, quiet after 11 pm, locked gate to the facility at night, etc.
- Emil S_ky5 years ago
Well it seemed nice when I looked at the pictures and advertisement. But when I got there it was not what I expected at all. First of all you have to have a caregiver or be with your family or friends you can not do things on your own. Then they got no medical care for you if you get sick with anything such as headache or other minor things. Or you can't even see a nurse if you are there say you broke an ankle. Yes there are no medical attention for you at all. And I got horrible sickness after being in that camp I went to see my own doctor and she said it was food poisoning. And what bothers me the most was that you practically had to drive miles from the camp ground to do other activities, and they provide this area with to Young volunteers that are to Young to understand your situation and needs. They should at least have someone like a councilor to talk to. And what bothered me the most was that the price was really unreasonabl and outrageous. So in order to get someone in you have to rely on someone else for a discount.
- Beverly Beadles5 years ago
Lovely facility in the Tennessee mountains. Friendly and helpful staff. Be ready for some uphill walks to various buildings, but most of the buildings are concisely located so it is easy to find your way around.
- Cheryl Allen9 years ago
Leaving today for our 4th Ladies' Retreat at Carson Springs. Couldn't ask for a better place to stay. Very affordable accommodations, good food, friendly staff, and beautiful grounds.
- Kathy Wilson8 years ago
This is a great place to come for many different reasons.. They have banquet rooms. Women's Retreats. Conclaves etc.. I have always enjoyed visiting with them and I have always felt welcomed. Check them out. I know they have a lot more to offer but I am not sure about everything they do. God bless you all.
- Rylye Hardinga year ago
It's a very beautiful Campus. Looking forward to visiting in the summer.
- Loco Star8 years ago
One of the best experiences I have had in a long time. Amazing beds and food was wonderful.
- Drake Savage3 years ago
Attended our church’s men’s meeting last year with 300 other brothers and will be attending again this year. Their staff works hard and the spirit of God is throughout the facility
- Ruth Frye8 years ago
I went there on a retreat with the SOLOs Have a wonderful time there Everyone connected to the Center there were very nice and helpful to us all.
- Ziero Esteban Solano2 years ago
Life transforming place. Thank you all for the amazing work and service to everyone.
- Marty L8 years ago
Great conference center with good food. Clean facility.
- RockSide Cleanup8 years ago
Good food. Very big place.
- Freddie Martin Gillogly8 years ago
Excellent place for conferences and meetings.
- Charlie Ottinger8 years ago
Excellent staff and food was amazing
- Kellye Ivy8 years ago
Great place for a prom and camp to
- Pam Harris8 years ago
Always inspiring, always excellent hospitality
- William Burton8 years ago
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Services and facilities
Services
- Retreats
- Conferences
- Adventure Ministry
- Banquet Services
- Paintball
- Swimming
- Nature Hikes
- Youth Group Activities
Facilities
- Hotel Rooms
- Bunk Beds
- Rustic Camping
- Dining Room
- Stokely Chapel
- Conference Rooms
- Activities Center
- Swimming Pool
- Carolina Climbing Wall
- Paintball Courses
- Locked Gate For Security
- Coffee Maker In Rooms
- Two Sinks In Rooms (One In Bathroom And One Outside)
Events and programs
Retreats
Recurring
Carson Springs offers a variety of retreat options for groups, including women's retreats, college student retreats, and family retreats.
Conferences
Recurring
The center hosts conferences for churches, organizations, and other groups, with flexible meeting spaces and audio-visual equipment.
Banquets
Recurring
The facility is used for school banquets and other large gatherings, with available banquet rooms and services.
Women's Retreats
Recurring
Popular events for women's groups, with multiple retreats held annually.
College Student Retreats
Recurring
Accommodations and facilities are available for college student groups, including bunk houses and meeting spaces.
Family Retreats
Recurring
Family-friendly retreats with a range of activities and accommodations.
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- Contact page
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