"Considering a stay at Dancing Stones? There is no way to convey in words the enchantment of this cabin and its setting. To the eye, it is a journey back in time -- with 3 other cabins nestled in their own pockets in these woods and the one-room church in view, the time warp is so effective that just the mile or so cruise into the outskirts of Cherokee is a culture shock. The musty scent of old wood and earth completely compliments this rustic retreat to a by-gone era -- when integrity counted; when our elders knew the important skills for survival in the woods, and we counted on them to teach us; when fiddle and banjo rang out through the woods. The roots of this cabin are to be treasured as much as the retreat it provides. These woods are sacred. This little cabin has a history. And it has been saved for future generations by honorable elders.
You will find everything you could possibly need for comfort and convenience here. But your treasure will be found by simply sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch or side deck. Listen to the leaves. Feel the rain. Watch the fireflies. Smell the woods. Let this magic place caress your heart and sink into your bones. You will never "recover." And you won't want to.
We had no knowledge of the coming storm (Isaac) until you mentioned it that Sunday night after we arrived. But upon our arrival, we already knew that leaving after only 2 nights would be way too soon for this precious place. We are so grateful that the cabin was available for the week of the hurricane. Our cancelled plans for Mississippi and Louisiana could never compare with the loving embrace of that cabin in those woods. We will treasure this first experience in the Smokies for the rest of our lives; and
I'm sure we'll be back. I hope your journey to Tahlequah, Oklahoma was swift and safe, and that your family reunions were all joyous occasions. And please, take good care of your health -- we hope to spend more time with you in the future!" Gail Waggoner and Steve Taylor from Lafayette, Colorado

"Arizona Jane, We can't describe the most refreshing and rewarding experience of staying in your cabin during the long Thanksgiving weekend.  Which by-the-way, the weather was perfect.  60's to 30's @ night.  Your cabin renewed the love we have for God, Country, Nature, each other and the beauty of the North Carolina Mountains and surroundings.  So enjoyed making a fire in the fireplace in the morning to last the whole day until the next morning with only a poke or two in the early morning and adding another log to keep it going.  So enjoyed also the loft, looking down at the fireplace.  We put 3 flat stones in various places throughout the inside to represent 3 most wonderful days with memories to last a lifetime.  Thank you for giving us a little bit of heaven to take back home with us.  With Renewed Love."  North Carolina

"Take away our modern day technologies.  Sleeping in the loft and maintaining a fire for heat 24 hours a day for 3 days gave me a hint of what my forefathers went through just to survive.  Respectfully."  North Carolina 

"My Renewal Retreat, Renewal.  Peace.  Renewed Confidence.  These are the gifts I am taking with me from this beautiful place.  "Dancing Stones" has truly brought me the healing I came here for.  Although it is not easy for me going through the trials in life that I am going through right now, this lovely little cabin, as well as the beautiful area around it has brought me in every way, the healing I needed.  I had reached a point where I have felt as if the "walls" were closing in on me.  But then I found this cabin online and indeed, I felt this place calling me!  Now I know that it is not only this cabin, but the mountains around it as well.  I cannot describe it, but I know this beautiful, peaceful place is calling me.  I have found such peace and healing here that I feel somehow that this place is home to me.  Perhaps I will call these mountains home one day.  But until then, I will carry back with me the healing, renewal, and renewed sense of who I am.  I did everything I needed to do here and it has been a truly wonderful experience.  Two or three times, the "healing room" just put me to sleep.  My favorite CD was the "Native Healing" one.  I highly recommend this one.  It brings a feeling and atmosphere of peace to the soul and at the same time, I felt the history of the Cherokee People.  I walked through the cabin before I left and left my blessing, so that it is my prayer that all of those who come after me can enjoy the same healing, renewal, and peace that I have found here.  Thank you, Arizona Jane for sharing this beautiful place with me during a time in my life that I needed it so much.  I will treasure the memories for a long time, and I leave here a new person.  I definitely will be back some time in the future!  Many blessings of peace to you and your family, Arizona Jane!  And to those who come here after me, may you enjoy it as much as I have!"  Benson, NC (Near Raleigh)

"Dearest Arizona Jane, the clock down stairs has just struck midnight and that means in a few short hours I will be heading North.  What a sweet little cabin you have here, Arizona, everything is perfect and I will miss it, but the peace it has brought will stay in my heart forever.  The people of Cherokee are such kind, friendly folk, precious people.  Met some sweet doggies too!  Hope to return soon.  Take Care & God Bless.  P.S. I checked for nuts in the drawers before I left and didn't find any!!  Can't believe we fell for that!!  You are funny!"  Shelbyville, Indiana

"Jane, Thank you for a great get away once again!  It's hard to believe this is our third trip to this wonderful place!  It feels like coming home.  It gets harder to leave every time I visit.  I've been telling friends and family about this lovely little cabin, but part of me wants to keep it for myself.  I'm so happy you wanted to share it!  If God has a favorite place in the world, this must be it."  Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

"Jane, Thank you for allowing us to get away to such a peaceful place!  This was like no other vacation that I have ever been on!  It was actually very relaxing!  Your cabin is very beautiful & I hope to stay here again!  It was so nice out by the fire & everyone around was friendly.  Thanks again for the wonderful vacation!"  Blackstock, South Carolina

"I adore this place!!!  I feel so blessed to have spent these days here and I want to come back in the fall.  Great experience for my grandchildren.  Thank you for sharing this space.  Peace & Love."  Adairsville, Georgia

"Morning has always been my favorite time of day so I chose to write this on our last morning.  Sitting on the back porch in the rocking chair with a cup of coffee is so peaceful!  At this point, it had been over a year since I had seen my mom & almost a year since I had seen my daughter.  We (Mom and I) had managed to keep it a complete secret for a couple of months.  My daughter was TOTALLY Surprised!  For my daughter, learning about some of her ancestry has been interesting.  She has learned so much and even participated in a Cherokee Friendship Dance.  Mom and I have learned so much as well.  This cabin is absolutely amazing.  When we pulled up in the driveway, we were immediately in awe.  Then we came inside and were in awe again.  The peace and tranquility that is offered here, from the sounds of the fountain in front, the sound of the river, and the sounds of nature, are all completely amazing.  It has been chilly the last couple of nights, so we were even able to build a fire.  Last night we even roasted marshmallows and made smores.  I found myself wondering about the people who originally lived here and if they enjoyed the peace as much as we have.  The most important thing we have found though is the connection between ourselves.  This entire trip, but especially here at the cabin, has brought us all closer.  We have rebonded and restrengthened our relationships with each other.  We have also made memories that we will all share for the rest of our lives.  We have all agreed that we will have to return to this cabin again!  Thank you Arizona for letting us have the privilege of sharing part of your family history!  This has been an absolutely amazing experience and we look forward to returning!"  3 Generations from Virginia, Texas and Oklahoma

"Well this is our 24th wedding anniversary.  I can't believe how the time has flown by.  Our daughter found this wonderful little cabin for us.  It has been a very nice trip.  The cabin is great and Arizona Jane is a nice and welcoming lady.  We love the Cherokee area, and have been coming here for 24 years now.  Our 80 acres we own has part of the Trail of Tears road on it.  Our neighbor found a lot of Indian arrowheads there."  Alabama

"Dear Arizona Jane, We couldn't have asked for a better way to relax and get away from it all then spending the week in your charming cabin.  It truly is a gem!"  Washington, DC

"Dear Arizona Jane, My first trip to Cherokee was about 15 years ago.  When I was driving through the mountains, I started to cry.  The mountains were another sign I was where I was meant to be.  When I saw Dancing Stones and opened the front door, I went in every room and I just kept saying over and over, "I can't believe how cute this is!"  Everything that I've experienced on this trip and everyone that I have met was in Divine Order.  Arizona Jane, I am so glad I got to meet you before I left.  I love your Little Notes, the CD selection, the clock chimes and when the Crystals turn on.  Thank you for making Dancing Stones feel better than home.  I will return and bring my dogs with me.  They will love it in the mountains.  Thank you again for letting Dancing Stones be a part of my journey."  Orlando, Florida

"Dear Jane, Thank you!  That's short but holds a lot of Heart Felt Thanks for this retreat!  Hope we meet again!"  Monroe, North Carolina

"Ms Arizona Jane:  Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful cabin with us.  This place is truly amazing.  We had such a great time, very relaxing.  Again, thank you so much."  Ridgeland, South Carolina

"Arizona Jane - Thanks for the great place!  Loved the healing rocks, hot stones & rain on the tin roof."  Knoxville, Tennessee

"Dear Arizona Jane, Thank you for sharing this wonderful cabin with us!  It's exactly what my friend and I were looking for.  My favorite part of the day was sitting on the side porch at sunrise, wrapped in a quilt, enjoying my coffee.  The peacefulness of this place is like none I've ever known.  It will be difficult to return to the hustle and bustle of my daily life,  But until then, I will enjoy my last day of peacefulness, and look forward to returning in the future."  Massachusetts and Vermont 

"Dearest Arizona Jane, Tom and I had a wonderful experience.  The Cabin is wonderful.  If we get a chance @ another vacation - we will be back!  Hugs!" - North Carolina

"This cabin was exactly what I was looking for when I planned my get away.  I told everyone that I was running away to the mountains, no kids, no husband and no dogs.  This is just what I needed.  I love this cabin and will be back soon as I can get away.  Maybe next time I'll bring my husband, maybe. haha.  I tried to leave the cabin as clean as I found it.  It had everything I needed and was very clean.  Thank you so much." - South Carolina

"Arizona Jane, thank you for everything.  Our stay was truly magical!  We loved it!  So peaceful and cozy.  We plan on coming back next October, God willing.  Love your mountains, love your community. God Bless you and the Cherokee reservation.  Just want to reiterate that the time at the cabin was special to us.  It is a special place with no signs out front to advertise like an average tourist place would do - as the people whom stay in your cabin are not average tourists.  We would like to think of ourselves as the people whom were given the gift of being able to stay in your cabin.  God is so good.  I loved just sitting out on the porches or around the fireplace in the evenings.  The Smokies were totally awesome.  Being from the islands, it was a welcome change.  Friends Forever." - The Cayman Islands

"Dear Arizona Jane - We just wanted to thank you so very much for sharing your log cabin with us.  We have to go back to "Reality" tomorrow and we'd rather stay right here!  I know we'll be back, we needed a relaxing time away and we had it, but not long enough.  I was in Cherokee as a kid and had good memories, now I have even more.  The cabin has everything and hope to be back very soon!  Thanks!" - Pennsylvania

"Dear Arizona Jane - My husband and I truly enjoyed our visit.  You have provided every need thinkable.  We utilized every room including both porches and still had a great time sight seeing.  It was a perfectly relaxing weekend.  We would certainly enjoy another visit!" - South Carolina

"Dear Arizona - My fiance & I were wanting to find a cabin in the mountains to relax for a few days before we went to visit family in NC for Thanksgiving - We found more than we even hoped for in this wonderful cabin.  From the first step that we took into the cabin, we were absolutely in love with it.  It has such a good feel to it and we can't wait to get back here.  It has been so nice to have a place to drink coffee on the porches, light a fire & cook dinner & just relax in general before the hustle & bustle that comes with a holiday with the family.  I'm positive that our time with family will be great, but I know for a fact that the part I talk more about with friends and family will be our days at Dancing Stones cabin.  Thank you for your hospitality & warmth.  It was a pleasure meeting you and sharing a piece of this land.  Hope to see you & the cabin again soon." - Kentucky

"We couldn't have asked for a better honeymoon, Arizona!  Cherokee is such a peaceful place in the off-season.  We came with big ideas about long hiking trips and driving the winding mountain roads, but in the end we found ourselves snuggled up close to the fire, playing games (Ruk-Shuk is so much fun!!) and exploring the town instead.  We had a blast.  We're already trying to figure out when we can come back again!  This cabin is enchanting, and it will surely call us back soon.  That, or a longing for fry-bread!  Thank you so much for sharing this getaway with us.  Needless to say, it has been an adventure worth remembering.  We'll be back soon!" (Created Charcoal Drawing of Elk & Mountains - now framed and hanging on cabin wall) - Tennessee

"Dear Arizona Jane, We absolutely love your rustic log cabin.  Goldie, she loved it too!  Have never had a mini-vacation and felt totally at home.  We loved listening to the rain and slept like I have not in a long time.  Can't wait to plan on coming back up here.  This has inspired us to start planning one for our new house back home.  Need to downsize.  This made us realize we could live full time in a place just a tad larger that this cabin.  I am sure you will see us soon and often, if you will have us back again.  P.S.  Left a stone token of our Thanks on the mantle.  In honor of "Dancing Stones cabin" will bring a stone from our creek to add to the fountain out front next trip.  Thanks again." - North Carolina

"It's our last morning here, as the rain falls on the trees, our hearts are sad.  Our trip here was special to us.  We have been together 5 years.  This is our first real trip.  We came to this wonderful place looking for rest and a new connection.  We have found that..the mountains call to our souls.  We hope the next guest finds their quiet in the mountains and a renewed sense of being as we have.  This is a wonderful place.  It will be hard to say goodbye to the cabin.  We will be back soon." - South Carolina

"When we planned this trip, it was an escape for us.  An escape to put our marital problems and family behind us.  But it has turned out to be so much more.  It began 2 years ago....We were already on the mend before we got here, but "Dancing Stones" has re-energized us and given us so much hope for the future.  Thank You "Dancing Stones", we were divinely guided here and will always have a love for this "Old Cabin." - Virginia

"We are from the Puget Sound North of Seattle.  On a 3 week Hiatus from work and have not turned on the Blackberry once!  That alone is a treat.  We flew into New Orleans, got a car and have seen lots.  Staying in State Parks that have cabins throughout Louisiana, Alabama, the Gulf Shores.  Then to Seminole Park in Georgia...From here, it's on to Nashville to see the Grand Ole Opry & George Jones.  Will end up flying home from Memphis, after seeing Graceland.  Thank you very much!  Weather has been spectacular and sitting here on the porch of this Old Cabin smoking a fine cigar is a special way to see the sun go down in the Smoky Mountains.  Just say NO to cell phones." - Washington

"Our Second Trip - We arrived here shortly after a few days of snowfall.  A white Christmas for sure & Cherokee had 10 inches.  With snow still on the ground, we were welcomed into an already warm & cozy cabin.  With less than ideal weather outside, we were glad for the peace & tranquility we find here in this Old Cabin.  We love to wonder about the origins who lived within these original walls.  Rain did not totally deter us and we did venture out for a short trip to Mingus Mill & to explore a few shops in town.  But other than that, we find the quiet & even the sound of rain on the roof relaxing & just what we need to "get away" and find healthy harmony.  The stones and healing power of this room are a wonderful touch and we know that others must love the quaint appeal of this place as much as we do.  We plan to return in February." - North Carolina

"Thank you, Arizona Jane for sharing the cabin with us.  We have enjoyed our stay here and have enjoyed exploring the area.  Mingo Falls is definitely worth the climb, even for us 69 Year Olds!  You have made this "Old Cabin" into a peaceful and comfortable retreat."  Florida

"We have two words to describe "Dancing Stones" cabin.  "Totally Awesome"!!!  In this era of electronic dependence, the week has been an absolute delight.  This area reminds us of our childhoods in the mountains of eastern Kentucky.  So simple and relaxing yet so hard to find in our everyday lives.  Thank you, Ms. Blankenship.  We have enjoyed this week tremendously." - North Carolina

"Dear Arizona, When we were looking for a place to stay near the Smoky Mountains, we hoped we could find an authentic, rustic, secluded place that would allow us to be comfortable.  Your cabin turned out to be the perfect place.  This has been a very special anniversary for us.  Thank you for helping to make this possible.  We truly had a terrific time here. - Missouri

"As a small token of my appreciation, I placed a flower (quilted dolly) on the mantle.  Something I pieced while enjoying the serenity of the side porch." - Kentucky

"Dear Arizona Jane, We wanted you to know this weekend in the cabin was perfect.  We have not had any time alone for at least 15 years.  We were so relaxed from this perfect atmosphere this cabin gives.  Thank you for all that you and your family have done to work and bring together the cabin for people such as us.  In such a busy world that we live in it is so nice to get away from it all and have a time to relax and heal.  We look forward to bringing our family.  God Bless You and Your Family!" - Florida

"Jane, Thank you for a wonderful stay.  It rained last night and cooled down, so we lit a fire in the fireplace after all.  The cabin is fascinatingly rustic, and clean & comfortable.  Thanks again." - Alabama

"Thank you for sharing your wonderful cabin. We left a dragonfly by the stone fountain as our way of Thanks." - Georgia

"Janie, Sorry I missed you.  This cabin is the Best Place I have ever stayed in.  I will come back soon." - Florida

"Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful cabin.  All the small personal things make it so enjoyable.  I hope to come back soon." - South Carolina

"This cabin is so well equipped.  I will always remember this vacation." - Florida

"We had a wonderful time here and we can't wait to come back. This vacation was long overdue. Love this cabin. Thank you, Ms. Jane." - North Carolina