Arriving from the Florida flatlands of West Palm Beach where the family lived, the two Kraft siblings shared their father’s vision of what could be and had more than enough enthusiasm to compensate for the experience they lacked. That summer, he “dropped into the wilds” his 17-year-old son, David, and 19-year-old daughter, Denise. The land had been purchased by Frank Kraft who wanted a place where people could unwind, forget about the outside world and recharge their batteries. There are With 3 golf courses within a 10 to 20 minute drive and, also nearby, Dahlonega’s charming old-fashioned town square.įor a delightful story from Northpoints Magazine – Krafting A Dream By Kathy WittĪ premiere mountain resort with charmingly appointed cabins cozied up with fireplace and hot tub, some with canopied beds and covered porches, some with a private deck, one with a goldfish pond, and all in a wooded wonderland whose picturesque scenery lends itself to fairy tale nuptials and romantic escapes.It’s what happens when you put two teenagers on a 140-acre piece of forestland (with no electricity or running water) with a hammer, some bean sprouts and a dream as big as the Great Outdoors.īack in 1977, Forrest Hills Mountain Resort in Dahlonega was a wilderness without a name in Northeast Georgia. Eloping couples ( Shhh!) can opt for the resort’s Elopement Package and let the resort arrange for officiant and every other detail.Īctivities include horseback riding, horse-drawn carriages/tours, swimming pool and tennis and a gift shop. 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. There is an outdoor wedding pavilion and “Chapel in the Woods” and the resort has an on-site wedding coordinator. 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. 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.
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