The 47th Annual Conference of the Society of Ethnobiology at the University of the South, May 20–23, 2026
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2026 Accommodations
IMPORTANT: Only the Sewanee Inn is a walkable distance to venues. We will be providing a shuttle between St. Mary's Retreat Center and the conference venues. Any other accommodation will require a car to reach campus.
Bluffside Rooms St. Mary’s Retreat Center
https://www.stmaryssewanee.org/accommodations-dining
We will run a shuttle between St. Mary's Retreat Center and the conference venues. Shuttle schedule TBD.
Deposit required at the time of booking. Three miles from the university campus. Booked by individuals. Booking details coming soon.
- “Anna House”
Bluff Views, porches with rocking chairs (confirm view at reservation). Each room has two twin beds, personal heating and cooling controls, and a private bath.- Single Occupancy $132.50/night + tax
- Double Occupancy $180/night + tax
- St. Mary’s Hall Dorm Rooms (with views):
Each dorm room has two twin beds and shares a communal hallway bathroom.- Single Occupancy $80/night + tax
- Double Occupancy $100/night + tax
The Sewanee Inn
1235 University Ave., Sewanee, TN 37375
https://sewanee-inn.com/
The Sewanee Inn offers an elegant atmosphere for scratch-made cocktails and Southern comfort food, just steps from The University of the South, Appalachian trails and a 9-hole course. With unparalleled service and Gothic charm, the Inn features 43 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, on-site dining, and over 8,000 square feet of flexible event space.
| Room Type | Occupancy | Conference Rate/night* |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue King | 2 | $230 |
| Avenue Double Queen | 4 | $230 |
| Accessible Double Queen | 4 | $230 |
| Golf View King | 2 | $250 |
| Golf View Double Queen | 4 | $260 |
| Deluxe King | 2 | $350 |
| Parlor Suite - Accessible Room | 2 | $350 |
| Superior King Suite | 2 | $430 |
*Two-Night Minimum Stay; Rates do NOT include taxes
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 42″ flat screen HDTVs
- Wet bar with mini fridge
- Keurig K-Cup coffee maker
- Gilchrist & Soames of London luxury bath amenities
- Desk work station
- PressReader digital magazine and newspaper access
- 100% cotton linens
- Lighted makeup mirror and hairdryer
- Full-size iron and ironing board
- Digital safe
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Concierge service
- Express check out
- 24 hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Business center with concierge
- Morning coffee in the lobby
- Full service lounge
- Fitness center
- Hiking trails
- Complimentary bicycles
- Access to Sewanee’s 9-hole golf course
- 8,000+ sq ft of meeting and event space
- Private transportation to airport (cost will vary)
- ADA Accessibility & Features, Accessibility Features
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT: Please note that our check-in time begins at 3:00 pm central time and our check-out time is 11:00 am. Upon request, and the availability of space, we will be happy to arrange for storage of attendees’ luggage until their actual departure from the Hotel.
Booking link: Ethnobiology Conference May 2026
Booking Deadline: April 10, 2026
Other Accommodations (car required)
Retreat Vacations (1 & 2 Bedroom Tiny Home Vacation Rentals)
Properties at Deer Lick Falls (I & II) and Sunset Bluff in Monteagle and those at Water's Edge in Tracy City are about 15 to 20 min drive from campus.
Camping Options in and Around Sewanee
Information about how to book:
https://new.sewanee.edu/offices/university-offices/environmental-stewardship-sustainability/the-domain/recreation/camping-2/