Things To Do
Forrest Hills Resort
Recreation Enjoy our fitness center, arcade, outdoor pool, volleyball and pickleball courts, horseshoes, and nature trails. Equipment is provided for all activities. Relaxation Unwind in our outdoor hot tubs (for groups) or book a massage at our on-site spa — open to the public by appointment on Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays. Horseback & Carriage Rides Explore Dahlonega’s countryside with Dahlonega Carriage and Horse Rides. Book directly or through your Adventure Package at GeorgiaHorseRides.com
Montaluce Winery & Restaurant
We invite you to experience the charm of Montaluce through a guided wine tasting — enjoy a flight of our handcrafted wines surrounded by beautiful vineyard views.
Red Oak Lavender Farm
Nestled in historic Dahlonega, Georgia, our Lavender Fields is one of the largest in the Southeast, spanning five acres of fragrant lavender and flower gardens. Step inside the Lavender Shop to discover hundreds of handcrafted products made right here — from field to jar — natural, pure, and beautifully local.
Gibbs Gardens
Gibbs Garden is a beautiful 40-acre garden featuring a stunning Japanese Hill-and-Pond stroll garden. It’s the perfect place for a relaxing visit, with themed gardens and seasonal blooms
The Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
Walk inside a 900-square-foot indoor flight house and feed free-flying butterflies using a nectar stick (staff on hand to guide and answer questions). Visit the live caterpillar hut to see chrysalides and (sometimes) witness a butterfly emerging. Explore pop-up shelters, butterfly breeding areas, and flower gardens full of pollinator plants