Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort has opened as the second resort created by Dollywood Parks & Resorts and renowned singer/songwriter Dolly Parton, further expanding the family destination located in Pigeon Forge, TN.
Located next to Dollywood’s original resort, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, the 302-room lodge was inspired by Parton’s love of the Great Smoky Mountains. Lodge guests are invited to explore nature, create memories and discover their own “heartsong”– that emotion that drives us, grounds us, sustains us and inspires us, according to the company.
“Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort takes me back to when I was a little girl exploring my beautiful Smoky Mountains,” Parton said. “I have so many fond memories of the days when us kids spent hours playing in the creek and chasing fireflies after supper. I hope families who come to my HeartSong Lodge discover what makes these mountains so special to me, while creating their own precious memories.”
HeartSong Lodge offers multiple room types, each with a Smoky Mountain mural showcasing black bears, butterflies and fireflies and equipped with a mini-fridge, safe and customizable sound machine that generates nature sounds.
Amenities include The Cove, an outdoor area with fire pits and a pool area featuring a pool, splash pad, hot tub and seasonal pool-side dining, as well as 26,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space, including the two-story HeartSong Event Center and an event lawn.
The lodge also offers a variety of on-site activities through Camp DW, which encourages families to play and create together. Guests can choose from arts and crafts, storytelling and summertime pool parties. Each morning, families can enjoy Imagination Library Story Hour as Camp DW hosts read books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
The lodge offers an array of dining options that are available to overnight guests and non-guests alike, including Ember & Elm full-service restaurant and Songbird Market.
Inspired by Parton herself, Acoustic Lobby is a private dining room featuring a chandelier made from acoustic guitars, as well as items from Parton, including the outfit she wore during a HeartSong Lodge & Resort media event in June 2022 and a display of favorite instruments.