Troy and Patti Hopkins fell in love with the lake when they moved to Lake Guntersville from Huntsville in 2019 and remodeled a house for their forever home. While enjoying a quiet walk in December of 2021, Troy discovered the abandoned home place, totally engulfed with trees and weeds where ReTreet now resides. In January of 2022 the Hopkins purchased the beautiful 40 acres and Retreet was started. From inspiration of previous travels, and input from their daughters, they started with the first phase, the treehouses and the main common space. After seeing the joy and relaxation of guests and consistent bookings, they started in January of 2023 building the Glamping Tents and Tiny Cottages, along with Pine Point and the Tree Spa.

As college sweethearts who met at the University of Tennessee, they have three daughters, Shelby, Kelsey, and Kirby. Troy is a business entrepreneur, and Patti is a Registered Nurse. Together they coach the management team to provide the best vacation experience for all guests and have goals to provide enjoyment, friendships, rest, and relaxation while enjoying the natural beauty surrounding ReTreet.

Brenda, a Scottsboro native, has over 20 years of experience in leadership roles, working with small to mid-sized teams. She’s passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences while ensuring her team feels valued and supported.

A strong advocate for processes, procedures, and effective communication, Brenda believes these are key to building a world-class team.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and loves to travel.

From crafting gourmet meals in the heart of America’s most iconic national park, Yellowstone, to managing teams dedicated to delighting international travelers, Abigail brings a world of hospitality expertise to ReTreet Resort.

As our Guest Experience Coordinator, Abigail draws on years of food service and management experience to ensure every guest’s stay is nothing short of extraordinary.

Whether it’s creating unforgettable moments or sharing insider tips for exploring the area, Abigail is here to make your ReTreet adventure as seamless and special as possible.

Kaylee was born and raised in Northeast Alabama and has lived in the area since 2005. She bring nearly five years of cleaning and hospitality experience, with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of comfort and care for every guest.

At ReTreet, Kaylee appreciates the beautiful natural surroundings and values working alongside a dependable, supportive team. She takes pride in contributing to a calm, welcoming environment that helps guests feel truly at ease.

Emily is from west Palm Beach, Florida. She is married with a son and daughter. Her favorite part about working at ReTreet is being in such a serene environment.

Connie grew up in Kansas and Texas before settling in Alabama, where she’s lived for the past 13 years. With 30 years of cleaning experience, she enjoys the sense of satisfaction that comes from a job well done, especially knowing that guests can feel how clean and fresh a space is.

Connie is married with five kids and loves spending time outdoors, whether it’s hiking and kayaking in the summer or working in her yard.

Lois is originally from Georgia, with six kids and four amazing grandkids who keep life exciting. She has lived in Scottsboro for about three years now and really settled into the community.

Lois spent around 17 years working in hospitality, meeting all kinds of people along the way. She loves working at Retreet because it’s an amazing, peaceful place that makes every day feel worthwhile.

Tina has lived in the area for six years and has one daughter.  Prior to joining Retreet, she had 12 years of cleaning experience, primarily in the healthcare industry.   lived here for 6 years.  When asked about working at Retreet, she stated, “Most people search for a job that they are happy with their whole lives and rarely find it; I am lucky enough to have found just that at 27. I am part of an amazing team doing something fulfilling that brings other people peace and genuine joy. This is work I am proud of, and I feel incredible satisfaction with at the end of my day.”

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