The Lodge acreage is a wildlife sanctuary and the home of many flora and fauna found only in the mountain ecology. Bring your binoculars or borrow ours to observe the hummingbirds, finches, hawks, and woodpeckers, as well as a myriad of butterflies. Raccoons, rabbits, squirrels and deer may cross your path early in the morning.

The Lodge is a year round retreat with each change of the seasons providing it's own special magic. In Spring, the delicate pinks of wild honeysuckle and the brilliant orange blossoms of the flame azalea accentuate the white flowering dogwood. Our peaches, cherries, figs, pears, apples, blackberries, and blueberries are also in bloom.

In Summer, the fruit is ripe and the lush greens and delightfully cool evenings provide our guests with a respite from life's cares.

Fall brings Nature's palette to life when the leaves change and the mountains are painted in spectacular reds, yellows, and oranges.

Winter opens new vistas as the hardwoods shed their leaves. This is an ideal time to observe the native wildlife and enjoy the beautiful views.

All Lodge water for drinking, bathing, and recreation comes fresh from our own mountain spring.

Your adventures away from the lodge should include Dahlonega, site of the Nation's first gold rush in the 1820's. Visit the Gold Museum and the Square where you'll find many art, antique, and craft stores.

This region, gateway to the scenic splendors of the North Georgia Mountains, is crossed by the Chestatee and Etowah rivers which are ideal for white water rafting, kayaking, and canoeing. Other activities include hiking, fishing, mountain bike riding, horse back riding, and golf. See Amicalola Falls, the highest waterfall in the Eastern U.S., or drive to one of the near by state parks. Also close by is The Station, site of the beginning of the Cherokee Nation's "Trail of Tears."

We know your visit will be an enjoyable one and we look forward to meeting you soon.