Gray Bear Journal

Sharing thoughts and moments from Gray Bear

Our new experiment in sharing news as well as reflections and moments of life at Gray Bear. While Gray Bear is not on social media we would love to hear from you. If you've been to Gray Bear and would like to share a photo or reflection on your time here please send an email to our website manager for posting.

February 13, 2026

After the Ice Storm, Diann has enjoyed watching the birds out our lodge kitchen window gather to celebrate.

A vibrant red Cardinal perched in ice covered tree branches

February 11, 2026

Pink gradient star burst with text: Gray Bear comes to Nashville

Calling all fun-loving folks: Welcome all: to the Paper Bear Movie premiere. Sunday Feb 22nd at 1:00 at Franklin theatre, Franklin, TN.

Exciting news: Our dear friends and long time GB supporters, Arix and Jen, have a feature movie premiering, The Paper Bear. It is a fantastic film; suitable for family & friends. We have this opportunity to see it locally before national release. We all plan to be there and we want to encourage support; if you are near Nashville we would love to see you at the movies! And the mixer afterwards too!

For info/description of the movie and to purchase tickets: click here.

View the trailer for the film.

February 9, 2026

Well now... that was interesting! Winter storm Fern brought the full mix this year. We hope all of you are well and recovering from any lingerings.

3 image collage of ice covered winter landscape

Here at Gray Bear; the ice storm transformed our forest wilderness into something fully magical—every branch and pine needle glazed in crystal, the trees glistening like diamonds in the winter light. Even as we lost power for a few days; time softened. Evenings grew quieter, mornings slower, and we found ourselves settling into the steady rhythm of the natural world in winter. Wrapped in layers and candlelight, we were reminded of the beauty of pause, resilience, comforts, Mother Earth and the simple grace of being held by the season. Many blessings.

And then... clean up begins. Currently we are working on overcoming challenges caused by the storm. Thank you to all of our volunteers who have come to assist with fallen trees, frozen pipes and restoration. 😊

February 6, 2026

Two people standing on a fallen tree next to the tree rootball

Thank you to our Ice damage Warrior clean up Volunteers!

February 4, 2026

Sending a shout out and huge Welcome to Gray Bear’s new community members, Mark and Kristy; thank you for all your kindness and big-time help here! Thankful to have your smiling faces and wonderful presence with us in TN; Love having you guys here in the mix!!

February 1, 2026

The Gray Bear team has been hard at work updating the Gray Bear website! This is the first site-wide change in 10 years!

February 1, 2026

Adam was interviewed on the Dandelion Effect Podcast. Listen here.