Mayna Treanor Avent Studio
Mayna Treanor Avent Studio, Log cabin studio in Elkmont, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, United States.
The rectangular wooden structure measures 16 by 23.5 feet, featuring half dovetail notched poplar logs with mud and concrete chinking and stone foundations.
Built around 1850 by the Ownby family, Frank Avent purchased the cabin in 1918 for $200 and transformed it into an art studio in 1926.
Artist Mayna Treanor Avent created paintings and sketches in this mountain retreat, with her works now displayed in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
The cabin sits 200 yards from Jake's Creek Trail at 2,700 feet elevation, maintaining its original location without modern amenities like electricity or indoor plumbing.
The structure remains the last authentic Appalachian settler cabin on Jake's Creek, featuring two large windows installed specifically for natural light in artistic work.
Location: Sevier County
GPS coordinates: 35.63790,-83.58601
Latest update: November 24, 2025 08:02
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