Healthy Living, Fitness

Reynolds Plantation - The Ultimate Staycation at Home

Reynolds Plantation Ritz Carlton Lodge
Published on December 10, 2013

Vacationers and retirees alike seek the excitement and relaxation of resort amenities, but often miss the comfort of their own home. At Reynolds Plantation, one can experience the ultimate staycation at one of the best places to retire on a lake. Enjoy the best of both worlds with a day of leisurely activities and return home at night to your own luxurious bed. Extraordinary golf, lakefront living, a comprehensive wellness center, and Ritz-Carlton Spa are only a few of the reasons why golf resorts near Atlanta like Reynolds are at the top of the list.

The term staycation defines the resort-like amenities many travelers crave when indulging in a relaxing vacation but it also outlines the convenience of having all those amenities within reach of your doorstep. The New York Times published a research article in 2010 on ‘How Vacations Affect Your Happiness’. According to Mr. Nawijn, tourism research lecturer at Breda University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, “Vacations do make people happy.” The anticipation and relaxation of a vacation builds a happier being. 

After playing on the Lake Oconee golf courses at Reynolds, the stress of returning back to work or traveling home is a thing of the past. The green is all yours on Six 18 Hole Championship Golf Courses that have been highly acclaimed by Conde Nast Traveler and Golf Magazine as a Top Golf Resort in the US and Best Golf of Any Community in America. Leading designers Bob Cupp, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones and Jim Engh collaborated in the making of these extraordinary courses; all Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries. 

One of the finest golf resorts near Atlanta offers a diverse collection of recreational activities for the body and soul. The community’s comprehensive wellness center features an 8,000 square foot ambulatory clinic staffed with full-time physicians covering a wide array of specialties. The Lake Club includes a full-service Ritz-Carlton Spa and offers a variety of fitness activities; providing Yoga and Pilates classes, an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, and 5.5 miles of paths and trails open for walkers, joggers, and bikers. The Lake Oconee golf courses also inspires numerous lakeside groups surrounding fishing, angling, and jet-skiing in addition to golf.

For a more artistic approach to the tranquil lifestyle at Reynolds Plantation, the Linger Longer Living Cultural Lifestyle Series offers numerous exhibitions, lectures, and performances. This past month’s schedule included a dinner and performance by The Kate Morissey Trio. Later in the month Dr. W. David Bradford, an expert in health economic policy, presented a lecture on ACA Legislation in The Lake Club.

A staycation would be nothing without the picturesque scenery of Lake Oconee golf courses. Georgia’s second largest, Lake Oconee spans 19,000 acres with a 374 mile shoreline. An exquisite Lake Oconee sunrise is highlighted by a stunning wildlife sighting made from the comfort of your back porch.

Reynolds Plantation property owners will never need or want to leave. A luxurious lakeside home built within the lake community brings relaxation to your doorstep and a vacation within walking distance. Look no further than Reynolds Plantation for the best places to retire on a lake.

If you're exploring the area for the first time, ask for our complimentary Lake Oconee relocation information. It's our pleasure to help.