Acclimate
Be present in your new world of calm, quiet, wild, free.
Disconnect
Our nature based experiences are scientifically backed to get you to disconnect from your everyday life
Reconnect
With yourself - body, mind and spirit
Why Choose Basecamp Nature Retreat?
Where Mindfulness Meets Wilderness, Experience a Stay Like No Other
BaseCamp is located on the iconic Needmore Rd. Adjacent to the Little Tennessee River, Needmore Greenspace and National Forest. The biophilic design of our 5-Star rated luxury Eco Resort was built to enhance your Immersive Nature Experience. Your journey begins the moment you arrive at BaseCamp with our private hiking trails, eco gardens, reflection points, private fire pits and hot tubs.
Our experiences take you into the wild of the Great Smoky Mountains along rivers, creeks, waterfalls and trails.
Smoky Mountain nature immersion Retreat
The Basecamp Experience
At Basecamp, your experience will be truly unique. Whether it’s a custom group experience that you’re participating in or solo adventure, our nature immersive experiences become part of your journey.
At Basecamp, your experience will be truly unique. Whether it’s a custom group experience that you’re participating in or solo adventure, our nature immersive experiences become part of your journey.
OUR ECO-VILLAS
Experience A Stay Like No Other
Discover unparalleled sustainable luxury where our biophilic designs meet exquisite comfort. Immerse yourself in an eco-friendly retreat that doesn’t just promise relaxation but also practices conservation. Revel in the harmony of nature and innovation for a stay like no other.
Summit Lodge
Elevate Your Senses in Luxurious Surroundings
This Mid century modern 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1 half bath.mountain lodge is located at the peak of BaseCamp and boasts 360 degree views. With beautiful sunrises from the oversized front porch and sunsets from the spacious back porch you can find your perfect spot to take it all in. Breathtaking views from every room! Lovely wood accents throughout the home, high end furnishings and all the conveniences make you feel right at home.
Kings Suite: King bed with oversized private bathroom.
Sunrise Suite: Full size bunk beds with trundle and private bathroom.
Sunset Suite: Queen bed with private bathroom.
Rooms
Beginning Eco-Villa
Luxury Immersive Nature Experience
Discover luxury in nature at Basecamp’s original eco-villa, Beginning. Nestled in a private space with a sprawling patio, fire pit, and hot tub, this retreat features 100-year-old pine floors, mountain spring water, and accordion doors for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Basecamp offers additional Immersive Nature Experiences once you book. Book your 5-star stay today.
Rooms
Grounded Eco-Villa
Serene Retreat for Relaxation and Reconnection
Welcome to ‘Grounded,’ a luxury villa in Bryson City offering an immersive nature experience. Just minutes from the Little Tennessee River, this private, gated retreat features fine linens, accordion doors for seamless outdoor living, a hot tub, mountain views, close proximity to the lake and all the tech comforts.
Pair it with our ‘Elevation’ unit for extra space!
Rooms
Elevation Eco-Villa
Elevate Your Senses in Luxurious Surroundings
Welcome to ‘Elevation,’ a custom-built luxury villa at Basecamp Smoky Mountains. Enjoy separate living areas, a full kitchen, and custom windows and doors that blend the indoors with nature. This 5-star retreat boasts fine linens, a hot tub, memory foam bed, smart TV, and a private firepit.
Nestled on the iconic Needmore Road, it offers convenience and safety near major attractions like Nantahala Gorge, the Appalachian Trail, and Bryson City. Guests have access to hiking trails, eco-gardens, and a communal and private fire pit. Embrace the perfect blend of comfort and adventure.
“And into the forest I go, to lose myself and find my soul”
JOHN MUIR, FOUNDER NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM
Your Ultimate Immersion Retreat
The Perfect Immersive Retreat
Each day begins with a BaseCamp Immersive Nature Experience. Whether it’s a cold plunge in a hidden natural swimming hole or forest bathing in a secluded area we will take you into the wild of The Great Smoky Mountains where your body and mind will respond and reset naturally.
Discover the ultimate nature immersion at Basecamp Smoky Mountains’ The BaseCamp Experience. Reset and renew your spirit amid the serene beauty of the mountains, where guided wilderness experiences, tranquil landscapes, and luxurious accommodations blend to create a transformative escape. Embrace this sanctuary to restore your mind, body, and soul.
Book Now for your Unforgettable, Immersive Nature Experience
Let us help you book your perfect stay. Choose your dates and accommodations and you are on your way!
- Contact with nature is associated with increases in happiness, subjective well-being, positive affect, positive social interactions, and a sense of meaning and purpose in life, as well as decreases in mental distress (Science Advances, Vol. 5, No. 7, 2019).
- “Forest bathing,” or Shinrin-yoku, has been specifically studied, with research showing that it can lead to significant decreases in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. (Research by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Forest bathing was effective in lowering cortisol levels, reducing sympathetic nerve activity, as well as improving negative mood, which could serve as a non-pharmacological treatment for mental health in the general population. (Is forest bathing a panacea for mental health problems? A narrative review – PMC