Many of ya’ll followed along during our Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee holiday excursion. If you didn’t, make sure to be following along in stories! Here is the sweetest video by Chelsea Patricia photo, and everything you need to know about the RC during the holiday season!
About the hotel:
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee is only a two-hour drive from Atlanta, yet they offer a whole different world from our busy city. The resort is spread out on Lake Oconee, with a spa, outdoor infinity pool, 5 golf courses, a playground and several swings and hammocks, as well as 3 restaurants. We had the most delicious food while at the hotel, and the kids got to experiences so much holiday joy! As you can see from the above video, the hotel really goes all out on decor and activities.
What to do:
- Ice Skating Rink- set up next to the lake, this light up skating rink was a total blast! I’m honestly considering signing Henley up for lessons she had so much fun.
- Indoor pool at the spa.
- Gingerbread house
- Reindeer Games- all day Saturday there are activities planned for the kiddos to keep them busy.
- Movie Night with holiday favorites
- Family New Years Eve bash- I want to do this next year! It sounds so fun! Dance floor, delicious food and fun games for the whole family to enjoy.
- What you missed this year but can sign up for next year:
- Breakfast with Santa- we did this and had a great experiences. There was tons of food, fantastical decorations, and the cutest Santa you’ve ever seen.
- Elves tuck-in. Definitely super cute. Henley and Hudson were all starry eyed meeting their new elves.
What to eat:
- The food here is SO good. You have to visit Linger Longer, the steakhouse on property. The chef, Casey, has revamped the menu and added so many delectable choices. We really enjoyed the steaks, crab cakes, macaroni and cheese, coconut sorbet, tuna tartare, and maple bacon.
- They also have specialty liquors and wine made JUST for that Ritz. We greatly enjoyed the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Knobs Creek. Definitely give both a try.
- At Georgias, make sure to get the Bloody Mary! Best I’ve ever had. They also make a mean lobster and waffles.
- At the lobby bar, order the Smoked Rum- perfect holiday cocktail to enjoy.
Oh it looks so pretty! We love the Ritz. One of the best chains!
Ooh, this sounds like such a great resort – maybe a bit far from us though… but I do like the Ritz-Carlton chain!
I have always wanted to go there! It’s beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!
Wow your photos are just beautiful! I love the one on the stairs! r
This sounds like a great vacation to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. I never thought about going to a hotel for all of the holiday happenings like this.
I love all the decor and everything seem so beautiful. I can imagine how great that vacation was for you.
I feel like I missed out! I moved away from Atlanta a couple years ago, but it looks like we have a new place to stay on our next visit! Love the post!
Oh wow, that stair photo!! Such a beautiful and creative idea. Looks like an amazing place
This looks like it would be such a fun experience. I would definitely love to take my family somewhere like this!
This looks like such a wonderful place to visit! It is so beautifully decorated and there are so many great family activities!
Such a beautiful place and so many wonderful activities to do. It seems you had an amazing time with the whole family. Happy New Year!
All of it looks awesome. And it looks like your kids had a great time out there as well. I love the tree, the food, the gingerbread house things. My daughter and I would love it.
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