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Sterchi Lodge

Sterchi Lodge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

List of FAQs:

What are the Reservation Policies?

All groups will be scheduled in order of request and confirmed upon receipt of a deposit, which is generally equal to the total of the minimum daily charges for each night reserved.

Reservations may be canceled at any time. However, for all weekend reservations and weekday reservations during peak season (June, July, August), deposits will only be refunded upon the Lodge being booked by another group. Therefore, the sooner a reservation is canceled, the better the chance of receiving a refund.

When a reservation is canceled due to snow or ice, the reservation deposit will either be refunded or transferred to a new date, depending on the group's preference. Authorized CSUMC personnel must approve such cancellations.

What are the Reservation Procedures?

Contact Debbie Ogle at Church Street United Methodist Church (865-521-0267) for available dates, having selected preferred dates as well as a second and third choice of dates. (TIP: Weekend reservations for March through November generally fill up 10 to 12 months in advance.) Debbie will also send you a reservation form.

Complete the reservation form and return the form with the reservation deposit to Debbie Ogle immediately. The reservation will then be confirmed, the deposit acknowledged, and copy so indicating returned to the applicant. Please note the following:
  1. All reservations are tentative until the above steps have been completed.
  2. If the completed form and reservation deposit are not received within 30 days of the date of the request, another group may be booked for those dates.
  3. Any changes in time of arrival, departure, or approximate number of persons expected to use the facility must be communicated to Debbie Ogle.
  4. Reservations may be made up to 12 months in advance.

How much does it cost?

NON-Church Street UMC Groups:
Weekends and Holidays:
$15 per person per night
$150 minimum per night
$150 per night deposit required

Weekdays - Peak Season (June, July, August)
$12 per person per night
$120 minimum per night
$100 per night deposit required

Weekdays - Off-peak
$10 per person per night
$50 minimum per night
$40 deposit required


DAY USE ONLY
Flat fee of $50 per day (for small groups or 10 or less persons)
$200 per event (for Weddings and large group events...including access before event


NOTES:

Holidays are defined as follows: January 1, the Sunday before Memorial Day, July 3 and 4, the Sunday before Labor Day, the day before and the day of Thanksgiving, and December 24, 25, and 31.

There is no charge for children ages 3 and under.

What are the Lodge Rules & Regulations?
  • Open fires are not permitted on the Lodge grounds.
  • Please leave live coals in the fireplace or grill rather than disposing them outside.
  • Smoking is NOT permitted inside the Lodge.
  • No live trees, underbrush, or other plants may be cut or removed from the premises.
  • No firearms, fireworks, explosives, alcoholic beverages, or illegal drugs are permitted on the premises.
  • Pets are not permitted inside the Lodge.
  • Groups are responsible for cleaning up and removing their own garbage upon departing the Lodge. (Large capacity trash bags are provided.

How do I get to Sterchi Lodge?

FROM KNOXVILLE:
Take Interstate 40 East through Newport and across the North Carolina state line.
Take the first North Carolina exit (Exit 7 - Harmon Den).
Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp - the road turns to gravel almost immediately.
Drive approximately 6.8 miles and make a sharp left turn just past a brown forestry sign. (You will also see a sign pointing to Max Patch at this turn.)
Drive approximately 2 more miles, passing the Max Patch Trailhead on the right and a large pond with a boardwalk also on the right.
The driveway to the Lodge is on the left, approximately 2/10 of a mile past the pond.

FROM KNOXVILLE (ALTERNATE ROUTE)
Note: This route takes longer, but may be useful in the event of traffic jams or snow.
Take Interstate 40 East to the 1st Newport exit (Highway 25). Take Highway 25 towards Newport.
Continue on Highway 25 through downtown Newport to Del Rio.
At Del Rio, turn right on Highway 107. Continue on Highway 107 for several miles.
Turn left on Round Mountain Road. This will turn into a gravel road almost immediately.
Follow this road for approximately 9 or 10 miles, winding through the mountains.
The Lodge driveway will be a sharp turn to the right. If you reach the pond with the boardwalk on your left or the Max Patch Trailhead, you've gone too far.

What is the address of the Lodge?

The Lodge has 2 street addresses, one in North Carolina and one in Tennessee. The driveway is marked with both addresses:
-5000 Round Mountain Road, Del Rio, Tennessee
-6303 Max Patch Road, Hot Springs, North Carolina

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