December 2-7, 2026 · Gatlinburg, Tennessee
The All-Inclusive Eclipse Retreat in the Smoky Mountains
Learn Eclipse your way, voice or steno, in a luxury mountain mansion. Private chef, every meal included, and up to 11 CE hours.
Pay in full, reserve with a 33% deposit, or use PayPal, Afterpay, or Klarna.
Y'all, I am so excited about this one! We're taking over the Greenbrier Estate, two magnificent mountain mansions just outside Gatlinburg, for a few days of real learning, real rest, and real fun. You'll leave knowing Eclipse better than you ever have, and you won't lift a finger the whole time. Our private chef has the meals covered, and there's a hot tub with your name on it.
Julie Samford
Choose your track
Voice with Angie Ryder
6 hours · Friday and Saturday
Learn Speechmatics for voice, hands-on.
- Friday: Learn Speechmatics for voice
- Saturday: Customized to you. Bring your questions and Angie will work through them with you.
Steno with Julie Samford
6 hours · Friday and Saturday
A "Best of Eclipse" class built around what you want to learn.
- Any version, any level
- You set the agenda. Tell me your top three wishes and I'll build the class around them.
- Sunday bonus class: Indexing with Angie Ryder (4 hours). Three hours of instruction plus one hour of lab time.
- Saturday movie night: "For the Record," the court reporting documentary, in our home theater. 1 more CE hour (being submitted for approval). Popcorn and nachos on the house.
Classes run 9:00 AM to noon on Friday and Saturday, so your afternoons are free.
Everything is included. Just show up.
- Your own luxury suite: king bed, gas fireplace, private bath with Jacuzzi tub, and a balcony with mountain views
- Every meal by our private chef, plus endless snacks and treats
- Up to 11 CE hours
- Movie night in the home theater
- 4 hot tubs, 6 decks, 2 home theaters, and 4 game rooms with free arcade games
- Elevators in both mansions, plus ADA-accessible rooms
- No checkout rush. We have the whole estate, so stay for Sunday's class and head home when you're ready.
The weekend at a glance
- Thursday: Arrive at 4:00 PM, sunset celebration at 5:20, then our opening dinner party (Italian night)
- Friday: Class in the morning, free afternoon, then the Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30 PM. Let's all go together!
- Saturday: Class in the morning, free afternoon, Christmas dinner with turkey and all the trimmings, then movie night
- Sunday: Indexing class, then a farewell smorgasbord
- Make it 5 nights: Arrive Wednesday, December 2, and stay through Monday, December 7, for an easy, relaxed getaway.
One price covers everything
Your all-inclusive price covers your luxury suite, every meal by our private chef (plus snacks and treats), and all your training, up to 11 CE hours. No extra charges. Prices are per person, based on how you'd like to room.
| How you'd like to room | 3 nights (Dec 3-6) | 5 nights (Dec 2-7) |
|---|---|---|
| Private king suite, all to yourself | $1,500 | $1,900 |
| Share a king or bunk suite with 1 Eclipse friend | $1,200 each | $1,600 each |
| Bunk suite, your own bed, with 2 Eclipse friends | $950 each | $1,350 each |
Live nearby? Training only: $300. Training and all meals: $500.
Bringing someone? An adult companion (+1) who isn't taking classes is $400 for 3 or 5 nights, covering their meals and lodging. Kids 12 and up are $100 for any length of stay. Want to be matched with a lovely roommate? Just ask.
Ways to pay: Pay in full, or reserve with a 33% deposit and the balance is charged automatically on November 25. PayPal, Afterpay, and Klarna are also accepted.
Take a look around
Come learn, laugh, and get spoiled in the Smokies
Spots are limited to the suites we have. Grab yours, and I'll see you in the mountains!
Questions? Email Julie at julie.samford@gmail.com