Walnut Grove 11-BR Lodge: corporate retreats & reunions - on 280 private acres

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Exterior
backside of Lodge
Gourmet kitchen with commercial grade oven/stove
Covered bridge over stream with lodge in the background
Front porch views with pond below

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$3,488
avg per night

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Ellijay Marketplace
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Carters Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bunkhouse - Bedroom 9

1 King Bed

Bunkhouse - Bedroom 10

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bunkhouse - Bedroom 11

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom 1 w / en Suite Bath

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom 2 w / en Suite Bath

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite Bedroom 3 w / en Suite Bath

1 King Bed

Suite Bedroom 4 w / en Suite Bath

2 Queen Beds

Suite Bedroom 5 w / en Suite Bath

1 King Bed

Suite Bedroom 6 w / en Suite Bath

1 King Bed

Suite Bedroom 7 w / en Suite Bath

1 King Bed

Suite Bedroom 8 w / en Suite Bath

2 Queen Beds

10 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bottom Floor Common Area

Toilet

Bottom Floor Double Queen Room

Toilet · Shower only

Bottom Floor King Room

Toilet · Shower only

Bunkhouse Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bunkhouse Bathroom #2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Floor Common Area

Toilet

Main Floor King Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Top Floor Double Queen Room

Toilet · Shower only

Top Floor King Room #1

Toilet · Shower only

Top Floor King Room #2

Toilet · Shower only

Top Floor King Room #3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor King Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$3,488
avg per night

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About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cohutta Overlook and Ellijay River Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cohutta Wildlife Management Area and Chattahoochee National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Gilmer County Fairgrounds and Ellijay Marketplace. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 17 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 18 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 20 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Carters Lake - 23 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Fort Mountain State Park - 42 min drive - 42.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zombie Skin Jerky - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪282 Deer Processing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Williamson, Mary - Orchard Restaurant - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Walnut Grove 11-BR Lodge: corporate retreats & reunions - on 280 private acres

✔ 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 pickleball/tennis court
✔ 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 pickleball/ tennis courts
- 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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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest will not exceed the maximum overnight occupancy for the Rental Property.
No pets are allowed on the property.
Check-in is no earlier than 4:00 p.m. EST

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Walnut Grove 11-BR Lodge: corporate retreats & reunions - on 280 private acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walnut Grove 11-BR Lodge: corporate retreats & reunions - on 280 private acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walnut Grove 11-BR Lodge: corporate retreats & reunions - on 280 private acres?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walnut Grove 11-BR Lodge: corporate retreats & reunions - on 280 private acres located?

This family-friendly Ellijay lodge is located on the waterfront, steps from Chattahoochee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ridgeway Recreation Area and Carters Lake. Woodridge Branch Recreation Area and Cohutta Overlook are also within 9 miles (15 km).