From the moment you arrive your stay will be relaxing or filled with activity depending on the pace you set. Mountain Retreat is directly across from Kingwood Golf Resort & Spa for your pleasure. In the foothills of the Smokey Mountains you are 4 miles from Lake Rabun, 15 miles from Lake Burton, 5 miles from the Chattooga River (white water rafting), 20 miles from Sky Valley and Ski Scaley Ski Resort and 30 minutes from Highland, N.C.