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Summer 2025 - Email Events@Paradisehillsga.com if interested

Be One with Nature. Reconnect Outside in the Wilderness.

Woodsy Woman Weekend is a 3-day, 2-night weekend, designed to let you explore new and exciting outdoor activities and reconnect with nature amongst other like-minded women.

Workshop Sessions include: Plant-based cooking class, outdoor Aerial Yoga, Hiking the Appalachian Mountains, Nature Photography, Guided painting, Lake Kayaking, Horseback riding, Real-life Self Defense, and birding. See below for more information about the individual workshops.

You will also have free time to enjoy the resort's wine tasting room, indulge in our European style spa services, or walk through the vineyard on our beautiful mountain property.

Typical Agenda**

Friday
6:30 -Introductions and orientation & introductions
After the orientation, your evening is free to get settled into your accommodations, explore the property, and rest up for a weekend of fun!

Saturday
9:00 – 12:00 Session I (your choice*)
12:30 Lunch
2:00 – 5:00 Session II (your choice*)
6:30 Dinner
Sunset Bonfire

Sunday
9:00 – 12:00 Session III (Your choice*)
Afternoon Cabin check-out and farewells.

*Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions when booking

**Final Agenda will be e-mailed to all participants after registration closes.

Workshop Sessions

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Healthy Plant-based cooking class: No experience necessary. You will have fun learning to cook low cost, nutritious meals. With these new skills, you won't need to sacrifice flavor when preparing low-cost & healthy meals.

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Aerial Yoga: Learn about the many benefits of Yoga during this 1.5 hour gentle aerial Yoga class. We will cover breathing techniques, stretching, core strengthening exercises and different yoga poses. A truly unique experience! Will be conducted outdoors, weather permitting.

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Hiking the Appalachian Mtns.: Starting at the Appalachian Trail, you will be guided by an avid trail hiker and safety specialist. There will be discussion on proper hiking equipment, hydration and safety. The group will hike approximately 2 hours at a moderate pace and see some off the trail special spots.

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Nature Photography: No experience necessary. Just bring your camera or Iphone ....You will learn skills led by a professional photographer to capture nature's beauty. Topics covered are lighting, composition, equipment and perspective. Create your own masterpieces!

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Grab your paddle and your life vest to jump aboard the lake kayaks. Explore the banks of the Nottely River & Lake and explore the beauty of the waters. See wildlife and experience the tranquility.

Explore the wilderness on horseback. This session will be a 1 hour trail ride with a local stables to enjoy nature from a different perspective. No experience necessary.

Painting: Spend your session calming your mind with a guided painting session. Create your own masterpiece to take home with you. All supplies provided.
No experience required.

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Sign up for Birding to experience tranquil walks in the woods to hear, see and identify local birds. Bring your binos to see if you can spot the local Pileated Woodpecker. We even have a few on the resort property.

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All Workshop Sessions are offered as part of Woodsy Woman

Our Women's self defense session is not about pretty techniques or a false sense of security. It is about real life preparation to make you 'less of a target' and prepare you for the split second decision you hopefully never have to take into action. No experience necessary.

Registration & Payment

Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Availability in all workshops is not guaranteed.
A final itinerary will be sent to all guests upon the closing of registration.

Registration Form Here Forms may be printed and mailed or emailed to events@paradisehillsga.com.
Payment may be made in FULL by check or paid online. Payments are Non-refundable.
Mail Checks To: Paradise Hills Winery Resort
366 Paradise Road, Blairsville, GA 30512
Attn: Woodsy Woman

Registration is complete upon the receipt of the application AND payment.

The Retreat price is $575 per person.

Lodging Options

1. Private One-Bedroom Cabin: $258 plus fees & taxes (only 4 available)

2. Private Room & Private Bath: $159 plus fees & taxes (10 available)

3. Private Room & Shared Bathroom: $139 plus fees & Taxes (6 available)

A BLOCK OF CABINS/ROOMS HAVE BEEN SET ASIDE FOR RETREAT GUESTS. IN ORDER TO RESERVE YOUR OPTIONS, PLEASE INDICATE OPTION 1, 2, OR 3 ON YOUR REGISTRATION FORM.
*If you prefer to book a different cabin options, you may do so directly on our website online booking.*