Courtesy of Georgia State Parks
If the chaos of everyday life is keeping you up at night, maybe you need a true escape. You can find your dream retreat in nature or in luxury—without leaving the metro.
Yurts at Sweetwater Creek State Park
Ever since they opened in 2015 in Lithia Springs, these 10 yurts—round, cabin-like structures made of timber and lattice enclosed in canvas—have been a popular escape. Relax in an Adirondack chair on a deck, sipping coffee or wine while gazing at the lake. Or roast marshmallows in a fire pit amid the sounds of nature. And sleep in comfort year-round thanks to a ceiling fan and a space heater. No need to pitch a tent.
This is glamping—camping without the toil—but it’s not an inn. You’ll need to bring your own bedding, including pillows, for a full-size mattress and two futons, and your own cooking and eating utensils. Guests can enjoy all the activities of Sweetwater Creek State Park. Rangers lead night hikes, evening “paint in the park” events, meditation sessions, and sunset kayaking, in addition to daytime activities, such as archery, ecology hikes, or snake encounters. The yurts rent for $100 a night. No pets allowed.
Photograph courtesy of the Atlanta Treehouse
The Atlanta Treehouse
Ever imagine what it would be like to sleep in a treehouse, nestled in the leaves and out of reach of the world? Climb the stairs at the Atlanta Treehouse and find out. Darrel Maxam and Patrice Coney-Maxam have created a cluster of tiny houses—a sort of tiny-house hotel—tucked away in the woods on an oversized lot in a residential neighborhood of East Point.
One of the units is “Young, Wild & Tree,” featuring a vintage Airstream camper on an elevated platform. On the deck below, a large dining table doubles as a ping-pong table; steps away, you can soak in a private wood-fired hot tub. Inside the camper is a green and pink lounge, with a ceiling of plaited bamboo strips…
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