Chuck Wagon Dinners at Forrest Hills Resort

A Unique Group Dining Experience in the North Georgia Mountains

Chuck Wagon Dinners in Dahlonega, Georgia

Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride, Cookout & Live Music in the North Georgia Mountains

Take your group somewhere unexpected with a Chuck Wagon Dinner in Dahlonega, Georgia.

Your evening begins at the Dahlonega Carriage & Horseback Rides stables located at Forrest Hills Resort. From there, climb aboard a horse-drawn wagon for a scenic 15-minute ride to the Riverhouse, located on a private 30-acre wooded property.

Once you arrive, settle in for a grilled steak and chicken dinner, live music, a bonfire, and an evening surrounded by the woods and a mountain stream.

It's more than dinner — getting there is part of the experience.

Your Evening Begins With a Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride

Meet your group at the stables at Forrest Hills Resort and climb aboard a horse-drawn wagon.

The approximately 15-minute scenic ride takes you away from the resort and through the North Georgia countryside to the Riverhouse.

Tucked into 30 wooded acres, the Riverhouse feels wonderfully removed from the everyday world — yet the adventure has only just begun.

Cookout at the Riverhouse

Steak & Chicken Hot Off the Grill

Once everyone arrives, it's time to eat.

Steak and chicken are cooked on the grill and served with all the fixings for a hearty country cookout.

Your Chuck Wagon Dinner includes:

  • Grilled steak

  • Grilled chicken

  • Baked beans

  • Coleslaw

  • Corn on the cob

  • Rolls

  • Fruit cobbler

  • Sweet tea

Guests are welcome to BYOB.

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The Riverhouse

30 Wooded Acres, a Stream & Plenty of Room to Unwind

The Riverhouse isn't a restaurant or traditional banquet room — and that's exactly the point.

This open-air, saloon-style building sits in the middle of a private 30-acre wooded property, creating a secluded setting where your group can relax and enjoy the evening.

Step outside and you'll find a double-deck gazebo, seating alongside the stream, and plenty of forest surrounding you.

It's rustic, casual, and completely different from an ordinary night out.

Live Music, Bonfire & Horseshoes

As dinner winds down, the evening doesn't.

Enjoy live music while your group eats, visits, and takes in the surroundings.

A bonfire adds to the atmosphere, and guests are welcome to bring their own s'mores supplies to roast around the fire.

A short wooden bridge leads across the stream to Horseshoe Island, where guests can enjoy a friendly game of horseshoes.

The complete Chuck Wagon Dinner experience lasts approximately 2½ hours, giving your group plenty of time to enjoy more than just the meal.

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A Group Experience for 20 to 75 Guests

Chuck Wagon Dinners are offered exclusively for groups and require a minimum of 20 guests, with a maximum of approximately 75 guests.

They're a memorable choice for:

  • Wedding rehearsal dinners

  • Wedding welcome dinners

  • Family reunions

  • Corporate retreats

  • Church retreats

  • Group getaways

  • Birthday and anniversary celebrations

  • Clubs and organizations

Rather than simply sitting down for dinner, your group shares an entire experience — from the horse-drawn wagon ride to the cookout, music, and bonfire.

A Rehearsal Dinner They'll Talk About After the Wedding

Looking for a rehearsal dinner that's completely different from your wedding reception?

A Chuck Wagon Dinner gives your wedding party and family an evening of their own before the big day.

Meet at the stables, climb aboard the horse-drawn wagons, and head into the woods for a cookout, live music, and bonfire at the Riverhouse.

For couples having their wedding and reception at Forrest Hills Resort, it's an especially fun way to give guests two very different experiences during the same wedding weekend.

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An Easy Addition to a North Georgia Group Retreat

The Chuck Wagon Dinner is also a natural fit for corporate, church, and other group retreats.

After meetings or activities, trade the conference room for a horse-drawn wagon and spend the evening together in the woods.

The relaxed setting, shared meal, live music, bonfire, and activities make it an easy way for groups to unwind and enjoy time together.

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Chuck Wagon Dinner at a Glance

Group Size: 20 guest minimum; approximately 75 maximum
Experience: Approximately 2½ hours
Wagon Ride: Approximately 15 minutes by horse-drawn wagon
Destination: Riverhouse on a private 30-acre wooded property
Dinner: Grilled steak & chicken, sides, fruit cobbler and sweet tea
Entertainment: Live music
Activities: Bonfire and horseshoes on Horseshoe Island
Alcohol: BYOB
Meeting Point: Dahlonega Carriage & Horseback Rides stables at Forrest Hills Resort
Reservations: Advance group reservations required

Independently Owned & Operated

The Chuck Wagon Dinner is offered by Dahlonega Carriage & Horseback Rides, an independently owned and operated business located at Forrest Hills Resort.

Guests meet at their stables at the resort before departing by horse-drawn wagon for the Riverhouse, which is located on a separate private property.

Plan Your Chuck Wagon Dinner in Dahlonega

Gather your group at the stables, climb aboard a horse-drawn wagon, and leave the ordinary dinner behind.

From the scenic ride and secluded Riverhouse, to grilled steak and chicken, live music, horseshoes, and a bonfire beside the stream, the Chuck Wagon Dinner in Dahlonega, Georgia turns a group meal into a North Georgia mountain experience.

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