Dinner offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Come join us for dinner - offered most weekends (when resort is not booked for special events like weddings and Yoga Retreats). Call our special dinner hotline at 706-809-1759. You can check our calendar of events for availability. Currently, the dates are available for dinner reservations: June 13, 14 and 15; June 27, 28, 29; July 4, 5, 6; July 11; July 25, 26, 27; August 1, 2, 3; August 8, 9, 10; August 29; and September 12, 13, 14. Seafood Feast Friday evening, June 27, 2008 - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per person plus tax. By reservation only: Call our special dinner hotline number at 706-809-1759. More details to come. 4th of July Picnic and Scarecrow Contest at Pura Vida USA All weekend from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come up and picnic on our property (picnic lunches at $15, includes sandwich, fruit, juice, chips and cookies. Wine and cheese and fruit trays also available). Call our special dinner hotline number to reserve your picnic lunch: 706-809-1759. Enter the Summer Scarecrow Contest - bring your 'crow' with you to Pura Vida USA before judging on July 5 at 2:00 p.m. Everyone can enter, regardless of age or residence. See complete details on attached PDF. All Rooms over 4th of July weekend are priced at $89 plus tax - cabins and farmhouse rooms. Call 706-865-7678 with any questions. Prizes will be awarded including a getaway weekend with dinner for two and lodging in a cabin. ROMANCE IN THE MOUNTAINS GETAWAY WEEKENDS now through December 2008 in Dahlonega. Offered on weekends. If you choose this package during weekdays, there are no dinners available, and your price will be adjusted. 2 Nights Lodging in a Farmhouse Room/$490 2 Nights Lodging in a Bear Den Cabin/$525. Two Breakfasts for Two. Flowers, Champagne Chocolate. Weekend special offered on an as-available basis - call to book your reservation now! Call 706-865-7678. Serene Mountain Getaway - now through December 2008. Offered on weekends only - can be booked during week, but without dinners - prices will be adjusted. 2 Nights Lodging in a Farmhouse Room/$300. 2 Nights Lodging in a Bear Den Cabin/$350. Includes: Two Breakfasts for Two Two Dinners for Two - please call our dinner hotline at. 706-809-1759 to confirm dinner times. Girlfriend Getaway - now through December 2008. 2 Nights Lodging in a Farmhouse Room/$285. 2 Nights Lodging in a Bear Den Cabin/$325. Includes Two Breakfasts for Two Dinner for Two one evening. Bottle of wine (specify White or Red), cheese and fruit plate, and two wine tasting tickets to local vineyard. Wellness Getaway Package 2 Night Minimum Stay. Pura Vida USA invites you to join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend getaway at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. This is the perfect getaway for either a well deserved rest, to spend time with family or friends or to celebrate a special occasion. Your getaway package includes two (2) nights accommodation with breakfast for two each morning, two (2) of the $75 value spa treatments per person, and unlimited use of our Jacuzzi under the stars and nature trails. Yoga sessions are offered on weekends only - Friday at 4 p.m. and at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Package prices vary depending on single or double occupancy, type of room, and time of year. For example, double occupancy, a weekend in June, in a cabin is priced at $540. Please call our reception 1-866-345-4900 for complete pricing and to book your package. A further 10% discount is offered on 3rd night rack rate room rate. * PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Nature Getaway Package 2 Night Minimum Stay. Our Nature Getaway package for two persons minimum is the perfect combination of mind, body and spirit! We provide the opportunity for you to explore the beautiful countryside and combine this with massage, yoga and healthy gourmet meals. Our nature package includes two (2) nights accommodation with breakfast for two (2) each morning, one (1 non-guided hike and bike tour per person, one (1) of the $75 spa treatments per person, complimentary yoga classes (weekends only) and unlimited use of our Jacuzzi under the stars and nature trails. Package prices vary depending on signle or double occupancy, type of room, and time of year. For example, double occupancy, a weekend in June, in a cabin is priced at $435. Please call our reception at 1-866-345-4900 for complete pricing and to book your package. A further 10% discount is offered on 3rd night rack room rate. Package quoted above valid between now and December 2008. * PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. for further details regarding our seasonal Getaway Specials. Be sure to check our. Area Festivals and Events Calendar for more information to plan your visit.

We feature great half-day trips (minimum of 2 persons per trip) all within the beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest areas of Northern Georgia. Our Mission is to be of full service to you (ALL AGES WELCOME) so that you can benefit from the beauty and the splendor of nature while enjoying a hike and/or bike; or floating or paddling down one of the beautiful clean rivers! Our staff numbers are adjusted so that you are assured to have the attention that you deserve. We provide round trip transportation, all equipment and supplies necessary for your fully guided adventures. Although we provide water along with rest stops and bathroom stops, we encourage you to bring fluids to stay hydrated. For your convenience, we provide two pick-up locations: 1. The main square in front of the Dahlonega Visitors Center; 2. Pura Vida USA Resort (. ). All programs are 1/2 day trips. This brochure offers a brief description of some of our most popular programs, weather permitting. We provide you with an easy-to-use gear equipped bicycle to ride and discover the beauty of some of our most astounding state parks located within Chattahoochee National Forest. Smithgall-Woods is 5,644 acres of natural trails and roads perfect for a hike/bike. We bike the most scenic trails. We will stop to hike through the wildlife observation trail which lists facts about the local habitats. We will take a rest near Dukes Creek where you can wade to cool off!$50.00 Unicoi State Park is 1,050 acres of natural waterfalls and trails. We will enjoy a bike and hike up to Anna Ruby Falls for one of the most spectacular views around. On the ride down, we will stop for a quick rest (and a dip if you fancy!) at the beach. $50.00 Chattahoochee River: While enjoying a spectacular bike ride along the banks of the river we will stop for a hike through the Chattahoochee National Forest!$50.00 Vogel State Park is 233 acres of splendor that is the doorway to spectacular forestry that we will hike and bike. This is fun and exciting, mostly a down hill ride from one of Georgias highest points. We continue with a hike around the lake and beach or we will hike a ridge through the forest. $50.00 Amicalola Falls State Park is 829 acres of lovely trails and is the official site of the Appalachian Trail head that we will hike. Our ascent is alongside a 729 foot waterfall! (Hike only.) $40.00. Woodys Gap will lead us on a spectacular walk through the woods of Appalachia where we will arrive at the most scenic of vistas. (Hike only.) $40.00. Enjoy the tranquility of nature while watching the world go by from the middle of the rivers! We provide you with a sit-on-top kayak, paddle, life vest, and helmet to insure that your trip is adventurous and safe as we go with the flow. Chestatee River kayak tour is a lovely class I trip through forestry, where you will see the beauty of plants, turtles, and rare birds along the banks as you paddle through crystal clear waters. This tranquil journey lends itself to a meditational experience at times. We will paddle to the various beaches along the way for rest stops. $75.00 Chattahoochee River kayak tour is a breathtaking class II-III river trip where we will see much beauty and splendor coupled with a more challlenging and fun paddle. $75.00 Etowah River is an inviting run of white waters nestled within beautiful country-side views. You will be paddling a class II river of ebbs and flows. This is a spectacular trip, especially if you have kayaked before. $75.00 Toccoa River trip takes us into the Appalacian Trail country. As a class II trip, we will explore the beauty and wildlife off the beaten path. $75.00 For Reservations or Inquiry, please contact us: Guided Hike/Bike/Paddle! Nature Tours 706.865.7678

The Seven Night Mind, Body, Spirit includes: Accommodations For Seven Nights: Pura Vida USA is a small and private retreat center with 24 rooms that are designed for your comfort and convenience with beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We offer two types of rooms: Farmhouse rooms and Bear Den Cabins. Healthy, Delicious Breakfast each Morning For Seven Days per person. Dinners are available Friday, Saturday and Sunday for guests at an additional $25 per person each night. Please call our dinner hotline at 706-809-1759 to book your dinners and confirm times. Alcohol is not included in these prices. 1 Spa, 2 half-day Tours, 1 full-day Tour: We offer a variety of massages and spa treatments. This package allows you to pick one spa treatment valued at $75 per person. For your tours, choose from a visit to the Kangaroo Conservation Center, or choose from kayaking, canoeing or tubing on the Chestatee River. Other options include wine tasting tours, and visits to the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve, horseback riding or panning for gold at the local gold mines. Guest Relations will book your tours for you. Please note that there will be no refunds offered for any tours not used for any reason. Yoga Sessions (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Airport Transportation is not included in package pricing. Guests traveling from the Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport should consider renting a car. Check in for Seven Nights Package available any day of the week. Reservations: 1.866.345.4900 Prices apply to packages now through Dcember 2008. All taxes and gratuities are not included in package pricing.