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EVENTS
Celebrate Valentine's Day with us!
Plan a romantic Valentine's Dinner or upgrade to a Couples Getaway and save.
Valentine's Dinner Only
We will be offering our amazing six-course Valentine's Dinner on the evenings of:
- Friday, February 10th
- Saturday, February 11th
- Sunday, February 12th
- Tuesday, February 14th
Reservations will be available between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. The menu can be found below. Dinner is served with one glass of house wine or sparkling juice per person.
Semi-formal attire is suggested.
The price is $139.99 per couple (plus tax)
Couples Getaway Package
Upgrade to a Couples Getaway Package which includes:
- A one-night stay
- Six-course Valentine's Dinner for two on the first night
- Breakfast the following morning
Valentine's Couples Getaways will be available for the nights of:
- Friday, February 10th
- Saturday, February 11th
- Sunday, February 12th
- Tuesday, February 14th
Tree House Room Packages are $499 (retail: $606 for the room and dinner)
Pine Log Cabin and Creekside Overlook Room packages are $429 (retail: $493 for the room and dinner)
Contest Time!
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Historic Banning Mills is giving away 2 Couple’s Getaway Packages to the best stories of "how you met the love of your life!" We will give one away on Facebook and one on Instagram.
Tell us how you met the love of your life in the comment section of the post on Facebook or Instagram and the story with the most likes will win a prize package including:
- A one night stay in Pine Log Cabin Room or Romantic Overlook Room
- Gourmet 4-Course Dinner for two on the first night
- Breakfast the following morning
Here’s how to win:
- Comment on the Facebook or Instagram contest post with a story of “how you met the love of your life.”
- Only one story allowed per couple. You may post once on Facebook and once on Instagram. If one story wins on both Facebook and Instagram, that couple would get one prize and the next story with the most likes will win the other. In the event of a tie for second place, we will flip a coin to determine a winner.
- Comments not posted in the comment section will not be considered.
- The story with the most ‘likes’ will be chosen as the winner at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb 9th.
- Historic Banning Mills employees and their Family Members are not eligible to participate.
- Must be 18 or older to win.
- The prize will be sent in the form of a gift certificate that must be used by Dec. 31, 2023. After the expiration, the gift certificate will be null and void.
The winner will be posted in the comment section, so be sure to check the post at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb 9th.
Feel free to share the post to get votes from friends and family but they MUST like the original post. Likes on shares do not count.
Good luck Love Birds!
Crazy Squirrel Adventure & Breakfast
We had so much fun at the last Crazy Squirrel Adventure and Breakfast in August that we are bringing it back in February!
Conquer the Crazy Squirrel Aerial Adventure Course, meet Diddy the Crazy Squirrel himself, and enjoy a delicious breakfast in the lodge.
Saturday, February 18th
$34.99 per person
Children as young as 4 can participate in the Crazy Squirrel Aerial Adventure Course. Children 4 - 10 must be accompanied by an adult on the course. Children 11 years and up may go by themselves, but they must be able to reach a height of 44 inches. Females can not exceed 250 pounds and males can not exceed 285 pounds. Learn more about the course.
Tour times run 45 minutes - 1 hour to complete. Plan accordingly when choosing your time frames.
Breakfast with Diddy the Crazy Squirrel
Fun on the Crazy Squirrel Aerial Adventure
Mark Your Calendars!
We want to make sure you know what awesome events are coming up. We will be adding information for these events frequently so make sure you check in for updates and booking.
Spring Walk & Talks
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 22nd and Saturday, May 6th. Each Walk & Talk will showcase different flora and fauna so you can choose one or both!
Join us for a Nature Walk and Talk guided by Professor of Biology at The University of West Georgia, Toby Saunders (MS Biology).
Enjoy an approximately two-hour trek along the beautiful trails of Snake Creek and explore our unique ecosystem while learning about the plant life at Banning Mills, some of which is usually found in the Blue Ridge region only. Snake Creek Gorge is a mysterious place!
Returning from your hike, lunch will be provided in the Main Lodge.
The cost is $44.99 per person which includes the guided hike and a hearty lunch at the lodge. The lunch menu and booking option will be posted soon.
The walk is moderate. A few steeper rocks and small hills to climb. We will mostly be following Snake Creek so there won't be major hills but will have rocks to navigate.
Birds of Prey Nature Shows
Get up close to some of nature's most incredible creatures!
Along with our feathered staff, Conservationist, and Master Falconer Dale Arrowood of Winged Ambassadors will give you a live and exciting show. Enjoy live flight demonstrations as you learn about Georgia's indigenous birds of prey.
The cost per person is only $7 and free for children 4 and under. We do not pre-sell tickets for this event. Simply pay in the main lodge before the show!
Shows begin at 10:30 a.m.
2023 Show Dates:
- April 22nd and 29th
- May 13th and 27th
- June 10th, 17th, and 24th
- July 1st and 22nd
- August 5th, 19th, and 26th
- September 2nd and 16th
- October 7th, 14th, and 28th
- November 4th
*Show dates are subject to change. Call our office for most up-to-date information.
Mother's Day Mimosas with Mom
Bring Mom to enjoy a lovely Brunch and Mimosas in the lodge! See below for Lodging and Brunch packages.
Seatings will be available at 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. for Saturday, May 13th, and Sunday, May 14th. Booking will open soon!
The Brunch Menu will be updated soon!
The cost is $34.95 per person and $18.95 for children 5 - 9.
When you are done with Brunch, stroll along the Snake Creek trails and take in the beautiful scenery.