Some visitors to Dollywood got a special treat on Friday with a chance to see the park’s namesake perform.

Dolly Parton strummed guitar, sang and welcomed guests on Friday at the grand opening ceremony for the five-story HeartSong Lodge & Resort on a 24-acre campus near Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

The new 302-room resort is next to Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, which opened in 2015.

“Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort takes me back to when I was a little girl exploring my beautiful Smoky Mountains,” Parton said. “I have so many fond memories of the days when us kids spent hours playing in the creek and chasing fireflies after supper. I hope families who come to my HeartSong Lodge discover what makes these mountains so special to me while creating their own precious memories.”

The resort features The Cove outdoor pool with a cascading waterfall feature, splash pad, hot tub and gas fire pits. Parton, 77, welcomed guests and performed her song “Heartsong” in front of the stone fireplace that’s the centerpiece for the resort. Last year, the longtime member of the Country Music Hall of Fame was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The resort also includes two restaurants, Ember & Elm: Tastes Rooted in the Smokies, and High Note: Casual Dining & Drink. Songbird Market offers grab-and-go options.

The Acoustic Lobby is a private dining room a glittering acoustic guitar chandelier as a centerpiece.

HeartSong Lodge & Resort will also host corporate and group events with a two-story event center, indoor and outdoor meeting space.

Trolleys provide complimentary transportation to and from Dollywood theme park and Dollywood’s Splash Country. Guests with Dollywood theme park tickets receive complimentary Dollywood TimeSaver Passes to shorten their ride wait times. Guests with Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country tickets also are granted early entry on Saturday mornings to a select ride or experience at the parks. Resort in-room delivery allows guests to have their purchases from Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country delivered directly to their room free of charge.

For more information about Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort, visit www.dollywood.com/heartsong.