There are plenty of hiking options, and scenic chairlift rides are also available for group activities. It may also be a quicker drive. In all fairness, the mountain is small and terrain is flat-ish overall. The ski school is very good, especially for beginners. The SKIwee program is one of the best in the southeast.
Prices are more reasonable than most ski areas - both on mountain and nearby.
On weekends, Winterplace caters to groups. Overall, the area is a phenomenal beginner's mountain with good steeps for the attending upper level skier. Let DCSki Editor Scott know. Upcoming Events at Winterplace Verify all events with resort prior to planning a trip. You'd be hard-pressed to find anything to complain about with respect to current ski conditions.