Whether it’s adventure you seek or the simple stillness of finding your own spot to listen as the wind blows through the trees, our boutique resort and hunting lodge in Tennessee provides numerous on-site opportunities to explore at your own pace. We offer three types of activities to choose from: A number of Complimentary options are available with your stay; our Standard activities, which are best enjoyed with our Activities Pass available for $125/person and including unlimited access during your stay; and our Premium experiences available by scheduling in advance. View all the ways you can discover our little bend in the river below.
Complimentary With Your Stay
- Yard games like cornhole, darts, bocce ball, horseshoes, and more can be played at any time.
- Pass time on a rainy day with one of our indoor activities kits, including puzzles, games, and books.
- Check out a mountain bike and explore property on your own. (We recommend a guide for trail riding.)
- Traverse 4+ miles of nature trails through the woods and along the water.
- Garden and Orchard walks, stop and talk to Don, our Master Gardener.
- Nightly bonfires, musical entertainment at Wilder and more!
Activities Pass
An Activities Pass can be added to your booking for only $125/person and includes unlimited access to any of the following:
- Archery
- Beekeeping and Honey Tasting
- Fishing
- Guided Mountain Biking
- Kayaking or Paddleboarding along the Tennessee River
- Wilder Cooking Class
Activities can also be purchased individually for $45 each. Advance scheduling may be required.
Agri-Tour
An in-depth exploration of our garden, fields, and beehives, this Windy Hill experience will enrich your knowledge of the natural world and how we operate our working farm, garden, and quail preserve.
- 2 hours
- $45/per person
Archery
Our guides provide expert instruction and ensure safety while you unleash your inner archer. Learn to string a bow, nock an arrow, and let fly with precision and accuracy.
- 1 hour
- $45 per person
- Included in Activities Pass
Beekeeping and Honey Tasting
Suit up and open one of our ten beehives to see first-hand how honeybees organize and operate. Learn the art and science of beekeeping, why “bee GPS” is so important, and how our honeybees enrich the trees, grasses, and gardens on our property.
- 1 hour
- $45 per person
- Included in Activities Pass
Bourbon Tasting
Join a member of our food and beverage team for guided bourbon flight tasting comprised of regional and international favorites.
- 1 hour
- $95 per person
Fishing
Large-mouth bass and catfish can be caught in the Farmhouse Pond and Big Pond. See someone in the Activities Office to check out a fishing pole and bait.
- 1.5 hours
- Unguided activity
- $20 per person
- Included in Activities Pass
Five-Stand Sporting Clays
Our Upland Hunting Team will instruct and ensure safety, so first-time shooters and qualified marksmen alike can enjoy target practice at our classic five-stand shooting range. Set in a unique bowl-shaped valley and surrounded by mature oak trees, guests fire at targets across the duck pond providing a true wing-shooting experience.
- 1-hour
- $60/person
- Includes gun and ammo
In-Room Massage
Ever wish you could just take a nap after a relaxing massage? With the convenience and comfort of a treatment in your own room, you can do just that.
- 50-minute $150
- 80-minute $220
- Couples massage also available
- Must be booked in advance
Kayak and Paddle Boarding
Our Waterfront boasts an impressive selection of kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. Activities Guides specialize in both Meditation Floats and River Tours, where you’ll engage with nature and learn the historical and geological features of Windy Hill.
- 1 hour
- $45 per person
- Included in Activities Pass
Mountain Biking
Our network of trails offers everyone an opportunity to enjoy fun and safe biking. Around 5 miles of challenging technical trails await bikers of all skill levels. Our Activities Guides love to lead guests on tours and offer advice, instruction, and pathfinding to those who desire a personalized experience. Bikes can be checked out complimentary for self-guided tours of the property but we do recommend a guide for all trails.
- Guided ride – 1 hour
- $45/person
- Included in Activities Pass
Shopping
Looking for a little retail therapy? Stop in our boutique for a chance to take home a piece of the farm.
Upland Hunting
No matter your experience or skill level, we welcome you to enjoy a traditional quail hunt. View our Hunting Page for more details. Advance scheduling for all hunts is required.
Wilder Cooking Class
Go behind the scenes in our state-of-the-art Wilder kitchen and see the true meaning of “hyper-local” cuisine!
- 1 hour
- $45 per person
- Included in Activities Pass
Wine Hike
Our expert culinary and activities staff come together to create a unique opportunity to sample five wines while exploring a brief stroll along our nature trail. Snacks are prepared by Wilder staff and paired with wines at several of the tasting stations. Combined with the breathtaking views of the trail, this is a feast for the senses!
- 1.5 hours
- $125 per person
