The family-owned Forrest Hills Resort accommodates individuals, couples, weddings, corporate groups, family reunions, etc., in a variety of come-hither accommodations: 32 private cabins, each with hot tub and fireplace; 12 luxury bi-level suites with steam sauna and other amenities; and private hotel with 4, 8, 12 and 16 room units. There are 7 meeting rooms, 4 dining rooms, including the Secret Garden for couples and the Rose Garden that can be dressed up or down from formal to casual banquets for up to 200 guests.
There is an outdoor wedding pavilion and “Chapel in the Woods” and the resort has an on-site wedding coordinator. Bridal couples may choose a fairy tale wedding package that includes a chapel or outdoor gazebo wedding, horse-drawn carriage ride, reception, hot tub cabin, candlelight dinner, spa treatment and more. Eloping couples (Shhh!) can opt for the resort’s Elopement Package and let the resort arrange for officiant and every other detail.
Activities include horseback riding, horse-drawn carriages/tours, swimming pool and tennis and a gift shop. There are With 3 golf courses within a 10 to 20 minute drive and, also nearby, Dahlonega’s charming old-fashioned town square.