Fire pit nights
Wood-burning fire pit with seasoned logs already cut. S'mores kit available — just ask. The best meetings of the weekend usually happen here.
For your group
Things to do, together — on and off the property.
At the lodge
No-drive, no-plan options.
Great-room game night
Bring the board games or use ours. The dining table seats nine for cards, puzzles, or a Catan rematch.
Porch yoga
The wraparound porch is wide enough for nine mats. Sunrise on the eastern side, sunset on the west.
Galley cook-off
Split into two teams, raid the pantry, judge with the fire pit going. We'll point you to the closest farm stand for fresh produce.
Trailhead from the driveway
A short woods walk loops off the property — good for a pre-coffee stretch or letting the kids burn off pancakes.
Outdoor movie night
Bring a projector — the porch white wall is screen-sized. Popcorn from the snack basket.
Within an hour
Outings the whole group can do together.
5–25 min drive
Guided hikes (AT, Blood Mountain, Coosa Backcountry)
Multiple guide services in Blairsville will pick your group up at the lodge. Half-day and full-day options.
15–35 min
Vineyard tours — Crane Creek, Hightower Creek, Yonah Mountain
North Georgia is quietly the South's best wine region. Most wineries welcome small groups with notice.
30 min
Helen River tubing
Tube the Chattahoochee in summer. Cool River and Helen Tubing both handle groups up to 9 easily.
30 min
Zipline & treetop adventure (NOC Zip Adventure)
Half-day zipline canopy tour — bookable in advance for the whole group on one slot.
45 min
Mountain biking — Mulberry Gap & Aska Trails
Cross-country and flow trails for everyone from green to black. Rentals available in Blue Ridge.
15–25 min
Lake Nottely & Lake Chatuge
Pontoon rentals, paddleboards, lakeside sunset dinners. Lake Nottely is closest — 15 minutes from the gravel drive.
25 min
Brasstown Bald — top of Georgia
Drive up, short paved walk to the summit observation tower. Best done at sunrise or sunset.
45 min
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Half-day vintage rail trip along the Toccoa River. A good rainy-day or fall-color plan.
30 min
Helen, GA — Bavarian village
Shops, breweries, Oktoberfest (every weekend Sept–Oct). Easy half-day group outing.
Bring your nine