Onsite Activities
Something for Every Traveler
With so many ways to relax and have fun, many guests never leave between check-in and check-out.
In short
Onsite activities at Valhalla Resort in Helen, GA include virtual golf simulators, one tennis court and two pickleball courts, bocce ball, painting classes at the Little Chapel Art Studio (Thursdays free, Saturdays $30 + supplies), the ¾-mile Valhalla Trail and wildlife tours, plus the 18-hole golf course and Solasta Spa.
Onsite activity
Virtual Golf
Strengthen your fundamentals, hone your short game, play a climate-controlled round on a choice of courses, or hold a shootout with friends on our state-of-the-art golf simulators.
Onsite activity
Tennis & Pickleball
One tennis court and two pickleball courts for guests and Valhalla Club members. Pickleball mixes tennis, ping-pong and badminton on a smaller court. Racquets and balls rent daily at the Valhalla Golf Pro Shop.
Onsite activity
Bocce Ball
A calm but strategic game with an ancient lineage, from Egypt to Rome to Italian immigrant communities in the U.S. Today it’s a relaxed, competitive way to have fun outdoors.
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Valhalla Art Studio
At The Little Chapel Art Studio, artists of every level learn new painting techniques. Thursdays are free, collaborative sessions open to the public (bring your supplies); Saturdays are instructor-led classes with supplies provided.
- Thursdays
- 1 PM – 3 PM · free
- Saturdays
- Call for availability · $30 + $15 supplies
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Hiking the Valhalla Trail
Walk off lunch on our ¾-mile trail. The trailhead is right outside the hotel’s front doors, winding through dense mountain forest with its own picnic area. Sneakers or hiking shoes recommended.
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Wildlife Tours
Valhalla’s 146 wooded acres in the Nacoochee Valley are rich with plant and animal life, and black bears have been spotted near the golf clubhouse. Ask the front desk about wildlife tours during your stay.
FAQ
Activity questions
What activities are at Valhalla Resort?
Golf, virtual golf simulators, tennis, two pickleball courts, bocce ball, painting classes at the Little Chapel Art Studio, the ¾-mile Valhalla Trail, wildlife tours, the adults-only pool and Solasta Spa.
Does Valhalla have pickleball courts?
Yes. Two pickleball courts and one tennis court are available to guests and Valhalla Club members, with racquets and balls for rent at the Golf Pro Shop.
Are the Valhalla Art Studio classes open to the public?
Thursday collaborative sessions (1–3 PM) are free and open to the public. Saturday instructor-led classes cost $30 plus $15 for supplies; call for availability.
What family activities are there at a resort in North Georgia?
At Valhalla, families can play virtual golf, tennis, pickleball and bocce, hike the Valhalla Trail and take painting classes, then explore Anna Ruby Falls and Unicoi State Park minutes away. Note that the pool, spa, gym and sauna are for ages 14 and up.
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