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 A lovely hilltop log cabin on 32 acres overlooking Old Hickory Lake

We host weddings, music concerts, special events, and teaching workshops 
by bluegrass mandolin master Jesse McReynolds.
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A lovely, private wedding spot.  

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"What is the 'Pick Inn' ?"
 It's... 
 ~ a wedding location ~ vacation destination ~
~ music park ~ 
~ spiritual retreat ~ nature retreat ~
 ~ a great place for family reunions ~
~ wildlife viewing area ~ music teaching camp ~
~ and more... it's a place for YOUR special event ~
 

We like to think it's like taking a small step back in time
 to enjoy nature and a peaceful place in the country.


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SOME OF THE PICK INN'S FEATURES
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Cabin in the Sky!

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Main entrance (wheelchair accessible) with decks all around, perfect for relaxing.
Tables & chairs available for use around the deck.

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Pick Inn Drive is a just a short walk to shady hiking trails
in Bledsoe Creek State Park, which is right across the street.

A new hiking trail has been added that joins the Pick Inn's entrance to the park.


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Tranquil, shaded, park-like grounds perfect for weddings, picnics, & festivals.
Plenty of parking space.


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The Pick Inn's pretty wedding gazebo looks out over the rolling hillside and state park


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Magnificent butterfly bushes grace each side of the ceremony site.

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Ceremony site (a 200 year old tree shades this spot in the afternoon).


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Ceremony site at dusk.
 

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The new 50 x 100 pavilion is now complete. Perfect for large gatherings.
This building will hold up to 300 guests seated for dinner or up to 400 for a buffet dinner.
 Great for wedding receptions & private parties. 
Banquet tables & ceremony chairs are available on site.
Seating for music concerts: 650 + persons.

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Pick Inn pavilion during an evening reception
(with mason jars in the trees for a festive evening touch)

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Our first wedding put the Mason jars in the trees... and we loved them.
The wedding couple left them to be enjoyed by our future couples. 
Bring the candles... and we'll be happy put them up for you.

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The gazebo is located near the new pavilion.

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Wedding pavilion.

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Looking out from stage area.

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A catered affair 

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Throwing the bouquet!

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The Bride's dressing suite.



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Angela takes her father's hand...

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View wildlife from the front deck overlooking Old Hickory Lake.
(Our family of deer usually make an appearance, but they are very quiet guests.)

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Gatlinburg views in middle Tennessee


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Gathering Room


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Dining Room


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Kitchen

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Separate and private Master Bedroom suite(on Main Floor) 

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Brides Dressing area


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Brides Vanity


Bridesmaids Gallery with lots of closets
 (including full length closet for long gowns, iron, & ironing board)

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Brides Master Bath


WE HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN THE GUYS
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The Groom's Quarters, or, as the fellas like to call it, "The Man Cave"
Gathering Room, Kitchen, separate dressing room & bath, all on the private lower level.
(and satellite tv to keep up with those sports events!)

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The guy's bath... (in the mancave)

Here are some additional rooms on the top floor...
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 Twin log beds on the second floor with balcony.


Fullguestbedroom
Pretty & private second floor guestroom with full bed and balcony.


Plus a sitting room between the two second floor bedrooms with a full sized sleeper sofa.




More pictures coming soon of our wonderful wedding couples and of the Pick Inn....
 
This private home is furnished with antiques, china & cutlery,
Sealy mattresses, fine linens,Bose wave radio, 
and satellite tv.
 
Private catering available.

Pricing for your wedding or special event are available on request.
Send an email to Pick Inn and let us help you plan your dream wedding or event.

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View looking out from the side deck to the main entrance pillars.

The Pick Inn is located on 32 private acres across from a quiet state park
where shady hiking and great fishing are at your doorstep.

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We host music concerts, weddings, music workshops, 
community events, benefits,
and have had a morning radio show live from the Pick Inn.
Hosted by Jesse and Harv Mason, one of the greatest voices in radio.
"The Pick Inn Party Radio Show" is currently on vacation, but we plan to be back on the air.
We'll keep you posted.

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You may wonder (and some folks ask) why did we name it the "Pick Inn"?
 Because in the world of bluegrass music, the musicians are called "pickers". 
Hence, you could be a mandolin picker (like Jesse), a guitar picker, or a banjo picker.

Fiddlers are not pickers. Neither are bass players. Don't ask me why.  
But we welcome both pickers and grinners (that's those of us who listen and clap). \o/

"The Pick Inn" is named in honor of Jesse as a master musician and "picker"
and also to honor all the unsung hero pickers out there.
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Jesse McReynolds on the front porch of the Pick Inn posing for the National Heritage Fellowship photographer.
Jesse won this award (our nation's highest honor in the arts) in 1997

And for our wedding couples, we like to think it stands for picking the love of your life.

"The Pick Inn"
 
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Your hosts, Jesse & Joy McReynolds
For more information on the Pick Inn
email us at
 jimandjesse@bellsouth.net
or call Joy
(615) 452-7321
550 Zieglers Fort Road
Gallatin, Tennessee  37066

©1947-2009 J&J Music
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For help planning your wedding, we recommend

www.GatheringGuide.com
(please check out our listing on the Gathering Guide where we have more photos )

www.eventplanners-directory.com
bestweddingsites.com
www.weddingdayusa.com 
www.wedalert.com  

PLEASE NOTE:
The Bledsoe Creek State Park is directly across the street, but closed for camping due to upgrades.
It will be closed until November of 2009, but will remain open for hiking.
There is another campground, Shady Cove Resort in Castalian Springs, within three miles of the Pick Inn. They have full camping hookups and a restaurant.

Other accomodations nearby:
the Jameson Inn, the Hampton Inn, & the Comfort Inn,
all located in Gallatin.