Travel trends are constantly evolving, and a growing number of adventurers are drawn to experiences inspired by the fantastic and unusual – think hidden fairy-tale castles in Europe, storybook towns that inspired Disney movies, or even the Lord of the Rings movie set in New Zealand. For fans of escapism looking for something a little closer to home, Ancient Lore Village, seven miles away from Knoxville, Tennessee, offers a hidden retreat straight out of a storybook. Inspired by “Bokee’s Trek: Outcasts to Inner Earth,” a book written by founder Tom Boyd, this enchanting destination was created as a passion project. Boyd envisioned a place that fosters community and offers visitors a safe, welcoming environment to be themselves.