Church Retreats in the North Georgia Mountains
Whether you're planning a weekend retreat, youth conference, women's ministry getaway, or leadership retreat, Forrest Hills Resort provides a peaceful North Georgia mountain setting where your group can connect, grow, and recharge together.
Church Retreats in the North Georgia Mountains
A Peaceful Place to Gather, Grow & Connect
Bring your church family together somewhere you can step away from everyday distractions, strengthen relationships and enjoy meaningful time together.
At Forrest Hills Resort in Dahlonega, Georgia, church groups can stay, meet, dine and enjoy activities all in one peaceful North Georgia mountain setting. With private group lodging, gathering and meeting spaces, meals and resort activities, planning a church retreat is easier for your leaders—and more enjoyable for everyone attending.
Whether you're planning a women's retreat, men's retreat, church leadership retreat, couples retreat, ministry retreat or church-wide getaway, we'll help you create a retreat that gives your group time for fellowship, spiritual renewal, relaxation and fun.
Church Retreats for Groups of 8 to 150 Guests
One Location. Less Planning. More Time Together.
Planning a church retreat shouldn't mean coordinating hotels, meeting facilities, restaurants and activities in different locations.
At Forrest Hills Resort, the essentials for a memorable North Georgia church retreat are right here. Your group can wake up together, share breakfast, gather for worship or teaching, enjoy free time around the resort, have dinner together and end the evening talking around a firepit—all without spending the day driving from place to place.
That means less time managing logistics and more time focused on what brought your group together in the first place.
Space for Worship, Teaching & Fellowship
Whether your retreat includes worship, Bible study, guest speakers, group discussions or simply time to reconnect, you'll have comfortable gathering space where everyone can come together.
Our meeting and gathering spaces can accommodate a variety of retreat schedules and activities, including:
Worship and devotional time
Bible studies and teaching sessions
Guest speakers
Church leadership meetings
Small-group discussions
Workshops and breakout sessions
Music and presentations
Fellowship and group activities
Meeting spaces can be set up for your group, with 70-inch Smart TVs available for presentations and video.
From a small ministry retreat to a larger church gathering, we'll help you determine the space and setup that works best for your group.
Private Group Lodging — Stay Together
One of the best parts of a retreat happens after the scheduled activities are over.
Forrest Hills Resort offers private group lodging in the North Georgia mountains, giving your church group the opportunity to stay together rather than being scattered among separate hotels.
Choose from private lodging options with 8, 12 or 16 guest rooms, along with shared spaces where your group can relax and spend time together.
Depending on the lodge, your group may enjoy:
Private guest rooms and bathrooms
Hospitality and gathering rooms
Comfortable sofa seating
Kitchenette areas
Covered porches and outdoor seating
Fireplaces
Private outdoor firepits
Outdoor hot tubs at select accommodations
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Spend the evening talking on the porch, gather in the hospitality room between sessions or wind down around the fire after a full day together.
Lodge Style Hotel Rooms
Private Balcony at Bear's Den Lodge
Each Lodge With Private Hospitality Suite
Suites Ideal For An Upscale Couples Retreat
Gather Around the Table
Meals Made Easy for Your Church Retreat
Sharing meals is part of the retreat experience—and having everyone eat together makes it even better.
With meals available right here at Forrest Hills Resort, your group can spend less time coordinating restaurants, transportation and reservations.
Enjoy hearty breakfasts and group dinners without leaving the resort, giving everyone more time to relax, talk and enjoy being together.
For church leaders and retreat organizers, having lodging, meeting space and group meals in one location can make planning considerably easier.
Fellowship, Fun & Time Together
A great church retreat in North Georgia doesn't have to be scheduled from morning until night.
Build free time into your retreat and let your group enjoy the resort, explore the outdoors or simply relax together.
ALL Church Retreat Packages Include
✔ Private Meeting Facility
Dedicated meeting space with setup, cleanup, and a 70-inch Smart TV for presentations, worship, or teaching sessions.
✔ Overnight Group Lodging
Stay together in your own private lodge with comfortable accommodations for your entire group.
✔ Private Hospitality Suite
Gather between sessions, enjoy refreshments, or relax with your leadership team.
✔ Casual Group Buffet Dinner
✔ Resort Amenities
Seasonal Saltwater Pool - Pickleball Court
Volleyball - Walking Trails
Fitness Center - Game Room
Horseshoe Pits - Fire Pits
Outdoor Hot Tub at Select Locations
✔ Free Wi-Fi & Parking
No hidden fees—taxes and resort fees are included.
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Create time to step away from busy schedules and focus on fellowship, encouragement and meaningful connection. Our peaceful mountain setting, comfortable lodging and gathering spaces make Forrest Hills a relaxing destination for women's church retreats in Georgia.
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Create time to step away from busy schedules and focus on fellowship, encouragement and meaningful connection. Our peaceful mountain setting, comfortable lodging and gathering spaces make Forrest Hills a relaxing destination for women's church retreats in Georgia.
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Sometimes church leaders need to get away from the everyday demands of ministry to think, plan and reconnect.
A church leadership retreat in the North Georgia mountains gives pastors, staff, elders and ministry leaders a change of scenery for planning sessions, discussions, fellowship and rest.
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Give couples time to reconnect while enjoying the fellowship of their church community. Comfortable accommodations, dining, peaceful surroundings and resort activities make it easy to combine scheduled sessions with plenty of time together.
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You don't need a large congregation to enjoy a mountain retreat.
With retreat options beginning at 8 guests, Forrest Hills is well suited for Bible study groups, ministry teams, church staff, small groups and other faith-based organizations looking for a comfortable Christian retreat destination in North Georgia.
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Give your youth group a chance to get away, build stronger friendships and enjoy meaningful time together. With group lodging, gathering spaces, meals and plenty of opportunities for recreation, Forrest Hills Resort offers a fun North Georgia setting for church youth retreats and Christian youth group getaways.
Youth groups can combine worship, teaching and small-group time with activities and plenty of opportunities to simply have fun together.
Church Retreats for Many Kinds of Groups
Every church group is different, which is why your retreat doesn't have to follow a one-size-fits-all schedule.
Church Retreat Packages Often Include
Mountain Man Country Breakfast Buffet Daily
Casual Group Lunch Buffet
Casual Group Dinner Buffet
Hand Tossed Pizza & Wings Delivered To Your Lodge
Chuck Wagon Dinner - Take a scenic, horse-drawn wagon ride from the resort to the riverhouse for a cookout with live entertainment!
Horseback Rides - On Site with Dahlonega Carriage & Horseback Rides - Purchase individually as desired
Therapeutic Massage - On Site Spa - Purchase individually as desired
Gather Around the Fire
Some of the most memorable retreat conversations don't happen during a scheduled session.
End the evening around a firepit under the North Georgia sky. Talk, laugh, share stories and enjoy a little unstructured time together before starting another day.
It's a simple experience, but often one of the parts of a church retreat people remember most.
Customize Your Retreat
Add Experiences to Your Retreat
Create a retreat that's unique to your ministry with optional experiences and activities.
Lunch Buffet
Enjoy a convenient group lunch coordinated as part of your retreat or served at your gathering space.
Campfire with S'mores
Spend the evening gathered around the fire making memories together.
Chuck Wagon Dinner
Take a scenic, horse-drawn wagon ride to the river house for a cookout!
Guided Horseback Riding
Explore North Georgia on guided trail rides—perfect for groups of all experience levels.
Team Building
We'll help connect your group with trusted facilitators for customized team-building experiences.
Activities Beyond the Resort:
Explore North Georgia Together
In addition to resort activities, we'll gladly help your group arrange nearby experiences like:
Winery Tours
Golf
Sporting Clays
Skeet Shooting
ATV Rentals
AMP Kart Racing
Local Attractions
Church Retreat Lodging
Comfortable Accommodations for Groups of Every Size
Whether your group prefers staying together in one spacious lodge or spreading out among multiple cabins and guest rooms, Forrest Hills offers flexible lodging options for every gathering.
Group Lodges
Ideal for large church groups.
Cabins
Perfect for leaders, families, or smaller ministry groups.
Rooms & Suites
Great for overflow lodging and additional flexibility.
Need help choosing the best accommodations for your group?
Gather Around a Chuck Wagon Dinner
Make your retreat even more memorable with a private Chuck Wagon Dinner at Forrest Hills Resort. Designed for groups of 20 or more, this unique North Georgia dining experience brings your group together for great food, fresh mountain air, and an evening worth remembering.
Planning Your Retreat is Easy
1. Submit Your Request
Tell us about your group and preferred dates.
2. Receive Your Personalized Quote
We'll recommend lodging, meeting spaces, and dining options based on your needs.
3. Reserve Your Stay
Finalize your accommodations and secure your dates.
4. Enjoy Your Mountain Getaway
Relax and focus on your group while enjoying everything Forrest Hills has to offer.
Request a Group Rate
Planning a retreat, reunion, or corporate getaway? We offer custom rates for large parties looking to enjoy the best of Forrest Hills Mountain Resort.
Whether you're hosting a corporate retreat, youth group, church gathering, school event, or extended family reunion, our team will work with you to create a personalized experience that fits your group's needs and budget.
Simply fill out our short form, and we'll send you a customized group rate along with recommendations for lodging, meeting spaces, and dining options.
CONTACT GROUP SALES Call (706)864-6456 or email GROUPS@FHRESORT.COM