Ancient Lore Village — A Boyd Hollow Resorts Destination

What began as a vision in the pages of "Bokee’s Trek: Outcasts to Inner Earth" has grown into something much larger: a movement in hospitality where storytelling meets purpose. In 2018, visionary Tom Boyd, author of "Bokee’s Trek", worked with artists and architects to bring his book to life. The result was Ancient Lore Village, a one-of-a-kind destination in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Since opening in 2021, the Village has become a place like no other on Earth — where weddings, retreats, and immersive experiences inspire wonder, connection, and community. From that foundation, Boyd Hollow Resorts was born — a parent company committed to building transformative destinations with imagination at their core. Ancient Lore Village — our flagship storybook destination in Knoxville, TN. Future Ventures — expanding with Bokee’s Trek Experience and the Ancient Lore Wellbeing Retreat — two ventures that unite immersive storytelling, wellness, and hospitality, carrying forward the Village’s purpose of connection, wonder, and growth. Bokee’s Trek Experience transforms original intellectual property into a scalable immersive attraction, bringing together admissions, dining, retail, and events within a single story-driven destination. The Ancient Lore Wellbeing Retreat responds to the growing demand for wellness travel, blending spa, longevity practices, and immersive storytelling into a holistic retreat designed for both guest impact and sustainable expansion. At Boyd Hollow Resorts, we believe true prosperity begins with people — empowering those who serve, delighting those they welcome, and creating places where both can thrive. From that foundation, growth is not a gamble but a season that always returns.