11-BR Lodge perfect for retreats & reunions - 280 private acres w/ hiking trails

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
11 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Ellijay, GA
  • Popular LocationGilmer County Fairgrounds16 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarters Lake16 min drive
  • Popular LocationEllijay Marketplace17 min drive
  • AirportAtlanta, GA (FTY-Fulton County)91 min drive

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About the area

Ellijay

A family-friendly stay in Ellijay awaits you at this lodge. You'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Chattahoochee National Forest and 8.6 km (5.3 mi) from Ridgeway Recreation Area. Highlights at this lodge include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .This smoke-free lodge offers a fitness centre, a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Ellijay lodge include Gilmer County Library and Piedmont Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 16 min drive
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 16 min drive
  • Carters Lake - 16 min drive
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 17 min drive
  • Fort Mountain State Park - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • Panaderia La Mexicana - 14 min drive
  • Hot Chix Buffalo Wings & BBQ Sauces - 19 min drive
  • Birthday & Special Occasions - 19 min drive

About this property

11-BR Lodge perfect for retreats & reunions - 280 private acres w/ hiking trails

✔ 11 luxury bedrooms & 10 full bathrooms
✔ Gourmet kitchen & large dining room
✔ Wrap-around porches with views of our bucolic valley
✔ Patio with outdoor chimney, grill, & smoker
✔ Private 18-hole disc golf course
✔ 4 private trails (~2.5 miles total) that begin at the front door!
✔ Covered bridges, pavilions, and observation decks
✔ Catch-and-release pond and guided trout fishing from stream
✔ On-property activities & add-on experiences
✔ Equipped indoor gym

Entering this private mountain oasis, you will be overwhelmed with the natural beauty of the secluded valley which is now your own private retreat. The Lodge and accompanying Bunkhouse offer 11 beautifully appointed bedrooms, large living rooms, a library, gourmet kitchen, wrap-around porches, stone patios, and an indoor exercise facility.

This luxurious Lodge is best suited for small corporate retreats, group & church leadership retreats, intimate weddings, family getaways, and the like who are looking for a high-quality environment to conduct gatherings. We offer help with itinerary development & local recommendations. Special events are allowed on property with an event agreement and an additional event charge.

***Please note that our nightly base rate is based on 15 people. For each additional guest there is a per person per night fee of $85 up to 25 maximum guests.***

Lodge: Two king suites plus six deluxe bedrooms each with its own en-suite bath. The Lodge also contains a gourmet kitchen, indoor exercise room, small library with fireplace, dining and living space with fireplace, and a media room perfect for meetings.

Bunkhouse: One king room; two combination bunkrooms each with a queen bed and bunkbeds. More than just bedrooms, the Bunkhouse is a fully furnished home with a full-size kitchen, living and dining space, and furnished porch with charcoal and gas grilles.

Walnut Grove is a 280-acre retreat. We make every effort to meticulously maintain the dwellings, pavilions, fields, gravel roads, hiking trails, ponds, patios and lushly landscaped areas, all for enjoyment of our guests. As well, we are a working farm with crops and laying hens. This requires that staffing is typically on the property at all times to ensure our guests have the highest quality experience in a beautiful natural setting. We make every effort to have our property management greet your party to welcome you, orient you to the property, and show you how to use the audio and other systems!

Included Amenities & Activities:
- Private 18-hole disc golf course
- Outdoor games: cornhole sets, badminton/volleyball net & supplies, horseshoes, bocce ball, spikeball, etc
- Children’s outdoor playset
- Private hiking trails
- Picnic pavilions, observation decks, etc
- Catch-and-release fishing supplies
- Guidebook of recommendations for dining, catering/private chefs, and local attractions
- S’mores kit included with every stay!

Add-on Experiences:
- Rent Your Own Private Mountain at Tails Creek with exclusive use of our trail system leading to 4 private vistas overlooking the surrounding mountains!
- Outdoor movie night / Tailgating / Presentation screen (can be used in daylight) – includes seating & a popcorn machine
- Tai Chi lessons on the stream
- Fly fishing lessons for 1-3 people or large group sessions

Visit the nearby quaint mountain towns of Ellijay and Blue Ridge to enjoy a delicious dining experience, along with local art and antique shops, boutiques, coffee shops, chocolatiers, and so much more. Or schedule a group tour of the local orchards, wineries, & breweries!

You will have an unforgettable experience enjoying our lodge and exploring the valley once inhabited by the Cherokee Indians and discovering all that the North Georgia mountains have to offer. In fact, you might want to make it your home away from home!

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Also, please check out our sister property located on the South Georgia coast!

EMMA’S DRIFTWOOD FARM
Featuring a pool, Party Barn event pavilion, 2 docks, and many more included amenities, Emma’s Driftwood Farm offers the opportunity to book your own private resort experience! The 5 luxury farm homes, sleeping 35 total guests, can be reserved individually or together to provide exclusive use of the farm amenities.

Property manager

Heidi George

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Playground
  • Stereo

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 11 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Property is also known as

Lodge
Peaceful North Georgia Mountain Retreat on 265+ Acres
Luxury Lodge in the North Georgia Mountains on 265+ acres
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Frequently asked questions

Does 11-BR Lodge perfect for retreats & reunions - 280 private acres w/ hiking trails have a pool?

No, this lodge doesn't have a pool.

Is 11-BR Lodge perfect for retreats & reunions - 280 private acres w/ hiking trails family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that 11-BR Lodge perfect for retreats & reunions - 280 private acres w/ hiking trails is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 11-BR Lodge perfect for retreats & reunions - 280 private acres w/ hiking trails?

No, 11-BR Lodge perfect for retreats & reunions - 280 private acres w/ hiking trails does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 11-BR Lodge perfect for retreats & reunions - 280 private acres w/ hiking trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at 11-BR Lodge perfect for retreats & reunions - 280 private acres w/ hiking trails?

No, pets are not allowed.

11-BR Lodge perfect for retreats & reunions - 280 private acres w/ hiking trails Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Micah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best VRBO rental ever
I’ve stayed at a number of Vrbo properties and this was hands down the best! The managers of the property were accommodating, attentive and extremely helpful. I could not know highly recommend this place. Absolutely beautiful and thoroughly impressive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness
April 8-12
Awesome stay. Exactly what was expected, and more. Thank You!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It couldn’t have been any better
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ji Young L.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a Perfect Getaway Spot
There were about 25 or so of us who got to experience the Lodge at Walnut Grove. To say it was above and beyond and completely exceeded our expectations would still be an understatement. The place was spectacular and immaculate. Every detail and amenity accounted for. We were there for a songwriting retreat, and apart from the ample space that we had, it also was simply inspiring because of the sheer beauty that we were surrounded by. We truly truly loved getting to stay here and enjoyed everything about it - start to finish. Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful place for people to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best weekend Office retreat
We absolutely love this property and the high end details. Weather would never be an issue here bc there is so much to do. We really appreciated how beautifully appointed the home was for every guest and every bedroom and bathroom was amazing. Heidi and Dee were absolutely wonderful to work with and went out of their way to make our stay perfect! We 100% recommend this property for groups and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The resort was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing for our retreat
This was perfect for our work retreat. The space is large enough to accommodate several working meetings at one time and that each room in the main house has its own bath was a definite plus. All the information in the guidebook was so helpful for facilitating meals. We will do this again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to stay
Our family had the best stay at The Lodge at Walnut Grove to celebrate a 75th birthday. The home was beautifully decorated and stocked with way more than we expected, inside and outside. We have nothing but good things to say about our stay and can't wait to visit again with our huge family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Family Wedding Celebration!
Beautiful property, inside and out. Wedding on the bridge for our 14 person group was perfect. Kitchen to die for. Every attention to detail, brought extra firewood and farm fresh eggs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022