Tucked in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Dahlonega is a hidden gem full of history, hiking trails, boutique shops, and award-winning vineyards. On this mystery weekend, you’ll follow interactive clues sent to your phone that lead you to gather a picnic—one local bite at a time. Along the way, you’ll explore this scenic town’s best-kept secrets, from tucked-away tasting rooms to peaceful picnic spots near cascading waterfalls. After your adventure, unwind at your pre-arranged 1-night stay in accommodations chosen to reflect the region’s rustic elegance and warm hospitality. Whether it’s a charming inn nestled near the vineyards or a cozy cottage in the woods, your stay is curated for comfort, character, and convenience—always highly rated and full of personality. With curated local tips to round out your trip, this weekend escape blends mystery, connection, and the laid-back beauty of North Georgia wine country.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: 18+
• Physical limitations: Participants should be comfortable walking a distance of approximately 1 mile during the picnic experience.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: This is not an experience for children. 
• Individuals with disabilities: The experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian, vegan, dairy free or gluten free options are available with prior notice.
• Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: It is recommended to allow at least 2-3 hours for the picnic portion, with one night's accommodation to follow.
• What’s included: Depending on the package selected the experience will include the following:
  • Mystery Picnic: Pre-paid picnic items to collect along the way to compose a stunning picnic spread, interactive clues and riddles on your smartphone, games and conversation starters, as well as additional activity and walking recommendations.
• Who will be present: This is a self-guided adventure, designed for personal exploration and enjoyment.
• Photo/ video: Photos and video are encouraged!

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: Mystery picnics can happen rain, hail or shine. As a self-guided experience, you are welcome to take your picnic items to a sheltered location to enjoy.
• Arrival: Solve your first clue before departure to know the starting point.
• Parking: Free parking is available in the area.
• What to wear: Casual attire appropriate for weather conditions and comfortable walking shoes.
• What to bring: 
  • For the picnic please bring a fully charged phone for clues, pen and paper, a bottle of water, a cooler bag/carry bag with an ice pack for your items, cutlery, plates/cheeseboard, and a picnic blanket if you have one. 
  • An overnight bag for your one-night stay.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 3 weeks before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 3 weeks in advance means losing the value of your experience.