Minerals Hotel

Turn off the devices and get back to the basics. Play an old fashioned board game with the kids. A variety of board games are available for guests at Minerals from our board game lending library. Please see the Adventure Center desk for details.

Kids can choose their design, color it in, then write their very own season's greetings. All that's needed is a bit of creativity to make a one-of-a-kind card for family and friends!

Guests of both of the Resort's hotels can enjoy nearby hiking trails including the legendary Appalachian Trail or the Resort's picturesque on-property Wild Turkey Nature Trail adjacent to Grand Cascades Lodge. The Wild Turkey trail is approximately three miles long with some challenging uphill sections. Appropriate footwear is recommended. Visit the Concierge at Grand Cascades Lodge or the Adventure Center Desk at Minerals Hotel for recommended local trails based on season and weather.

Come play the fastest growing sport in America. Pickleball is a cross between tennis & ping-pong, and is ideal for any age and athletic ability. Matches can be played by singles or doubles. Three courts are available for use by Minerals Sports Club members and hotel guests.

Kids are invited to get creative by crafting their very own Valentine greeting cards, allowing them to express their wishes in a one-of-a-kind way. Cards and supplies are provided for all participants. Move over Hallmark!

Enjoy a guided walk with our resort naturalist while practicing sensory awareness such as scent, sight, sound, breath, to quiet the mind and deepen connection with the inner self and the natural world. The walk culminates in a 10-minute guided meditation with a focus on connecting with the earth.

It's time to get your competitor hats on for some family friendly competition! Join us for a traditional game of Bingo, filled with laughter! Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge

Put on your croquet whites or come as you are to the lawn in front of the Crystal Springs Clubhouse for some friendly lawn game competition. Croquet is a lawn game that is originated in England that is played with wooden balls and mallets where individuals or teams compete by hitting the balls through a series of hoops or wickets planted in the ground. On most dates in season, the lawn and croquet equipment croquet equipment is available for guests of both hotels to play on a first come first serve basis.

Discover the wonders of the universe with Franklin Astronomy Club founder Zach Lichtmann. View amazing celestial targets with a high-powered telescope while hunting for orbiting satellites soaring overhead. An informed, casual discussion allows time for astronomy questions to be explored. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge.