VACATION DAY PASSES

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.

Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt - open to hotel guests and guests dining at our Easter Brunch buffet.

Clay introduces kids to a wide variety of cognitive and manual skills, making one of the most important (and most fun!) mediums for kids to work with. Join us as we create 3-D figures of animals with step-by-step instruction in this complimentary class. Reservations required. Hosted at Minerals Hotel.

Join us for a fun program with our local animal educator partners. Professional guides will share fun facts about the visiting animals which include everything from exotic animals to invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge and Minerals Hotel.

Join us for a friendly competition to see if you have what it takes to become our Minerals basketball 3-point champion!

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.

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.

Guests can enjoy an educational tour at nearby Vernon Valley Farm, where the managing farm team utilize nature's synergies to create a fully sustainable farm. Guests will enjoy a guided tour of the farm, interact with various farm animals and harvest fresh fruit or vegetables in season. Vernon Valley Farm consists of over 270 acres, with exquisite views of our area.