___? Hiking Center, Erwin Tennessee

[Miss Janet]

Now that most of you know that I am not running away to start Miss Janet's House... the PCT version... nor am I getting married, or involved with Robert Redford in any way...

What is next? Many of the basics for the new version of Miss Janet's House have been thought about for a long time. But there is a lot of work to be done. Now comes the gathering of ideas and ideals, the research and the planning and the naming of the working concept. Beyond the expected UNICOI HIKING CENTER, UNAKA HIKING CENTER... Does anyone have any thoughts for the ________???

Thanks to everyone for the good wishes, excellent ideas, advice and offers for help when the time comes.

[Miss Janet]

What do you think?

[Appalachian Tater]

First define your market and then choose a name to appeal to it. If your primary market is A.T. thru-hikers, "Miss Janet's" would be the obvious choice. Hikers are going to call it that regardless.

[RedneckRye]

The Most Awesome Hiking Center Ever.
Simple as that.
Also, there is no need for you to head out to the PCT to do what you do, The Saufley's already have that covered.

[spittinpigeon]

What do you think?

Looks expensive.

[serenityrich]

I kind of like the Pacific Yurts. Various sizes from 12' to 30' in diameter. Buy more as you grow. What fun...
Hope your open next year, if not then I just wait.

[peanuts]

i, too like the yurts idea. very nice.

[ImkerVS]

Location, location, location.

[Egads]

Very cool.

[Alligator]

I've looked a little bit into getting a yurt myself. They do cost less as compared to small cabins. However, given that you are approaching this as a business venture, I would be concerned that yurts probably depreciate more in value vs. small cabins. Just something to think about. On the other hand, your startup costs will less. It was my impression that yurts were about 1/2 the cost of cabins, even more as the sizes grew.

[RockyBob]

First define your market and then choose a name to appeal to it. If your primary market is A.T. thru-hikers, "Miss Janet's" would be the obvious choice. Hikers are going to call it that regardless.

I agree. "Miss Janet's" is already an icon in the hiking community.

[jlb2012]

Beyond the expected UNICOI HIKING CENTER, UNAKA HIKING CENTER... Does anyone have any thoughts for the ________???

Well the first thing that came to my mind given the above was "Uncle Janet's Hiking Center" but then I figured that was not going to work

How about "Billville Hiking Center" err maybe not

[ImkerVS]

Call it

MJ's

[Gaiter]

First define your market and then choose a name to appeal to it. If your primary market is A.T. thru-hikers, "Miss Janet's" would be the obvious choice. Hikers are going to call it that regardless.

I agree. "Miss Janet's" is already an icon in the hiking community.

i agree as well, a large majority of people who know enough about the trail to not ask you 'aren't you afraid' have a high probability of at least hearing about "Miss Janet's"

[D'Artagnan]

Miss Janet's Ewok Village

[Wanderingson]

R&R

ROOTZ and ROX

[veteran]

Xanadu Hikers Resort

[Johnny Thunder]

What was it on M*A*S*H?

The Swamp?

[jesse]

"Miss Janet's" is already a recognized brand. You are your business. I would think you would want to build on that. Trying to Brand a new idea is tough, besides, like A.Tater said, people are going to call it that anyway.

Just don't do a Martha Stewart, and go to jail. Kinda kills the brand.

I wish you well. I never met you or visited your house, I hope to some day.

[berninbush]

I'm a noob at hiking, but I have a degree in public relations, and I think an expert would say you'd be nuts to leave "Miss Janet's" out of the name of your new place. Brand name and goodwill is often the most valuable thing about a business. Corporations launch million-dollar lawsuits to protect their names from infringement. I've never met you or been anywhere near your place (and not sure I could even find Erwin on a map) but I've heard of your reputation!! Unless you have a really compelling reason for needing to change the name, I think any consultant would tell you to cash in on that.