Vacation with OSI after LevelUp 2024!

by Jackson UpmannAnnouncementsMay 29, 2024

After sharpening your mind and fueling your soul at LevelUp 2024, what better way to extend the fun than by joining OSI for a vacation in Lake Rabun?

The stunning Lake Rabun and the breathtaking Tallulah Falls, with their impressive gorge scenery, are just a two-hour drive from Atlanta. The OSI team will be there from June 24 to July 1, and we invite you to join us for as much of that time as you can. There’s lots to do!

In addition to continuing conversations from LevelUp, here’s what’s in store:

What You Can Do in and around Lake Rabun:

Where You Can Stay

Luxury Hotels:

  1. Lake Rabun Hotel – Approximately $250 per night
  2. Glen-Ella Springs Inn Approximately $295 per night
  3. Valhalla Resort Hotel – Approximately $206 per night

Budget-Friendly Hotels:

  1. America’s Best Value Inn Clayton – Approximately $75 per night
  2. The Mountain Aire Cottages & Motel – Approximately $85 per night
  3. Clarion Point – Approximately $75 per night

Airbnb’s here’s what’s available June 24–July 1 

Camping:

How You Can Get There:

Lake Rabun is roughly a 2-hour drive from Atlanta. Rent a car—or use a rideshare app—or find others who want to carpool on LevelUp’s Facebook page or WhatsApp Group.

(Please note: The Lake Rabun retreat is entirely separate from LevelUp. Neither travel, lodging, nor anything related to the Lake Rabun trip is covered in LevelUp registration.)

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