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

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Exterior
11 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ellijay, GA
  • Place, Carters Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Piedmont Hospital
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Gilmer County Fairgrounds
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Ellijay

Located in Ellijay, this lodge is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Chattahoochee National Forest and Gilmer County Library. .This family-friendly lodge is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Ridgeway Recreation Area and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Carters Lake.

What's nearby

  • Carters Lake - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Piedmont Hospital - 15 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 15 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Cartecay River - 15 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Ellijay Marketplace - 17 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zombie Skin Jerky - ‬5 min drive
  • murray county hunt spot
  • ‪B-Rad's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪282 Deer Processing - ‬6 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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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.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

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 available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not 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
Onsite 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
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

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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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here for our Sr. Leadership Planning Meeting; this was one of the most beautiful places we've ever stayed at. Very well stocked, you don't need to bring much and so much to do on property. Absolutely Incredible! Heidi and Dee were amazing. A definite must stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam and Theresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway!

My thanks to Heidi for a great stay! She is hospitable and attentive. Extremely accommodating and kind. I would definitely consider staying at Walnut Grove again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Executive Offsite

Our team thoroughly enjoyed a large, beautiful location to work on strategy and team building. The location was great and the property management was top notch
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Men’s retreat

Wonderful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trip of a lifetime

My daughter was getting married close by and we wanted a house that would be able to host the immediate family. Every detail of the house is well thought out. The property is well-maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

regina r.

Liked: Cleanliness

101st Birthday Celebration

Wonderful property. Exceeded expectations. Considering the rain from Hurricane Helene, we couldn't take advantage of the outdoor facilities. However, some did the trails in the rain. Staying inside was very comfortable and even sitting on the porch was delightful as was fully covered. Outstanding kitchen. All the family agreed would come back for another family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi W., Frisco,TX

Liked: Cleanliness

A Fantastic Large Family Trip

We had so much fun during our 7 day stay and were definitely "wowed" by this property. We do this every year and this is the best stocked VRBO we have ever rented. We enjoyed all the amenties too as we hiked, played tennis and pickleball, fished, played frisbee golf, cornhold and sat by the fire every evening. It was just the best. You won't be sorry, I can promise you that. Now, can someone tell me what mattresses you use as I want one for at home!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised and more

My family and I have contracted with property owners from Vail, Savannah, Orlando, and other places in the US. The staff at Walnut Grove is THE most attentive of all the properties we've visited to date. The property is truly amazing. While the location may not be as glamorous as Vail, the affordability of this property is a huge plus. The pictures only tell part of the story. The attention to detail in all the activities was first class. And the surprise of a disc golf course on the property was a bonus. My family is ready to get on this ride again. Thank you, Heidi, for your time and attention in making our stay memorable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding accommodations for our Family Reunion

This is a 5 Star experience. The property managers met us and immediately made us feel welcomed to the exquisite lodge and property. The accommodations are impeccable including the gourmet kitchen and outside kitchen. The grounds included so many activities for adults and children. The new pickle ball courts were a favorite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular

We chose this property for a decade celebration of our 60th - close friends and classmates. Everyone had their own room and bathroom and the grounds and accommodations were like a resort. Heidi and Dee met us at the property and were available throughout. Free eggs (from chickens nearby) and an amazing charcuterie board! Icemaker! S'mores kit, work out room, views to die for. Fishing and finished pickleball and tennis courts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property!!

I brought my office here for a fall retreat and it was amazing. This property surpassed all other VRBOs I’ve ever stayed at. The attention to detail and proactive approach to stocking the house with items we may need was impressive. I had plans to do things in town but didn’t leave all weekend. We spent a ton of time at the outdoor fire place…it was easy since wood is delivered everyday. The quiet, relaxing luxury was exactly what I was looking for and that is what we got. Heidi did a great job communicating with me for check in/out. I will definitely be staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The most amazing place to stay for a work trip!

The house is amazing! They think of every detail from the comfort of the rooms, individual bathrooms, keurig in each room. We were there for a budget camp so the work space was amazing. Also the kitchen is full equipped with everything you could need. If you have an issue their response time is impeccable. We are already booking again for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Great house! Definitely going back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding for family reunion

Everything was excellent. Responsiveness from Heidi was outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022