Welcome
The Mandorla Lodge and Retreat Center is located on 9 beautiful acres in the Appalachian Mountains near Jasper, GA, just a short drive north of metro Atlanta. The retreat center is a modern 6,000 square foot lodge that houses several private bedrooms for overnight stays, a large conference room for group meetings and workshops, outdoor facilities for group gatherings and special events, and 9 private acres of trails, streams, and trees to reconnect with nature. The Mandorla Lodge and Retreat Center is open year around but is expected to be heavily booked in the fall and winter seasons when the weather is cool and the color of the mountain foliage is breathtaking. We suggest you make your reservations at least three months in advance to ensure the dates you desire.
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Retreat Options
- Working Retreat: We accommodate various types of group retreats: women's, men's, couple's, spiritually-oriented / church, educational, therapeutic, or business-related. In a working retreat you create your own agenda, with as much or as little structure as you like, you facilitate the retreat, and we provide all the support you need. We provide you...
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a conference room that comfortably accommodates up to 15 people, |
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presentation whiteboards/flipcharts, Internet access, etc., |
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dining facilities and comfortable bedrooms for overnight stays. |
- Relaxation Retreat: A relaxation retreat allows you to get away from the stress of everyday life. Whether your interest is in an overnight retreat or a one-day retreat, you will return home and to your job feeling renewed and revitalized. Imagine...
OUTDOOR:
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sitting on a wrap-around porch enjoying a beautiful mountain setting |
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enjoying a BBQ, sitting round open campfire, and star gazing |
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hiking trails through miles of woods, creeks, and waterfalls |
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playing horse shoes or badminton [we provide] |
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visiting a near-by Kangaroo Preserve - http://www.kangaroocenter.com/Tours.html |
INDOOR:
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exercising in a work-out room with weights, treadmill, etc., |
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relaxing in a steam room after workout or hiking, |
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enjoying an entertaining movie (we provide or bring your own). |
- Combination of 1 & 2: You pick what you need from both.
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Pricing
For Retreat costs/pricing, please contact Carole Darnell at: 678-290-1337
Facilities
For overnight stays, The Mandorla Lodge and Retreat Center comfortably accommodates groups of up to 10 people, e.g., up to 5 couples or up to 10 individuals. There are five bedrooms to accommodate guests, each bedroom has two beds. The lodge setting is designed to facilitate and enhance connecting with other guests. For same-day conferences and workshops, we can accommodate up to 20 people. The Mandorla Lodge and Retreat Center contains an outdoor pavilion area that is used for outdoor gatherings, cookouts, activities, etc.
Special Events
Periodically, we sponsor special events such as retreats, workshops, seminars, etc., led by experienced facilitators. If you are interested in leading an event or have an idea for an event, please let us know.
Reservations
For rates and reservations, email Carole.
Location & Directions
The lodge is located in Jasper, GA. Take I-75 north to I-575; take I-575 north (will eventually become Hwy 515) to Hwy 108, turn right on 108; go to Hwy 53 and go straight (you'll pass the Historic Tate House) until McClain Mountain Road and turn left (you'll see a Marble plant on right), go to Cove Road and turn right, then turn right on Old Mill White Rd. Ext. Use mapquest.com for detailed directions from your location.
The Mandorla Lodge and Retreat Center
610 Old Mill White Road Ext.
Jasper, GA 30143
Phone: 770-893-1101
Email: carole@mandorlacenter.com
Website: www.mandorlacenter.com
Local Attractions
If your group prefers to take an "off campus" visit during your stay, you may visit one of the local attractions:
Kangaroo Conservation Center: The largest kangaroo collection outside Australia, Guided Group Wildlife Tours. Learn about kangaroo biology and husbandry as you view animals in the "Outback".
The Appalachian Trail: a continuous footpath that runs from Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia, a distance of about 2160 miles.
Amicalola Falls State Park: A Georgia State Park that contains the tallest water falls East of the Mississippi River.
Burt's Pumpkin Farm: Experience fall at Burt's farm by viewing a sea of orange created by thousands of pumpkins.
The Historic Tate House: The Tate House was built in 1926 to showcase the area's locally produced pink marble.
Probably the best attraction is the changing colors of the mountain foliage during the fall season. Thousands visit the area to see this spectacular palette of colors.
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