There are several outstanding, world-class resorts in Georgia that offer a combination of lodging, dining and activities which make for a complete trip.

Northeast Georgia Mountains Region
At the southern end of the Northeast Georgia Mountains Region, within an hour of Atlanta, you will find the world-class resort Chateau Elan. This 3,500-acre resort, has three top golf courses, a winery, hotel, fine dining, and spa.


                  Winery at Chateau Elan


In the northern-most part of this region is the 503-acre Brasstown Valley Resort, which features spectacular mountain views and a number of activities, including: championship golf course named among Golf Digest magazine's top Places to Play, horseback riding on five miles of trails, lake cruises, spa, and many wonderful activities for the nature-lover. Also just north of Atlanta you will also find the Forrest Hills Mountain Resort and Conference Center, which has been nominated as one of the top 100 US Resorts for ten of its 30 years of existence. This resort specializes in weddings and conferences.


Wedding Gazebo at Forrest Hills Resort

Presidential Pathways Region
You could spend several days at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain. This stunning 13,000 acre resort offers mesmerizing beauty, luxurious accommodations, two outstanding golf courses, nature trails throughout the 17 miles of the resort, four distinct gardens with literally thousands of azaleas and flowers (a horticulturist’s delight), fishing, shooting, a Birds of Prey show and a relaxing spa.


Biking at Callway Gardens

The Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club lies in the middle of the Georgia Veteran’s Memorial State Park on the shores of the of 8,000-acre Lake Blackshear. The views are incredible and the resort provides you with the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle or an adventurous getaway. Golf can be played on a four-star rated Denis Griffiths golf course, or you can enjoy the lake and its marina.

Classic South Region
Between Athens and Augusta you will find one Georgia’s most unique resorts, Durhamtown Plantation Sportsman’s Resort. This resort has rustic and primitive lodging along with camping and RV facilities. There are miles of trails for ATV and dirt bike riding. There is also a newly opened, 2,500-acre Jeep and 4x4 truck trail – with hill climbing, rocks, gullies, off camber, boulders and mud bogging.

Historic High Country Region
The Barnsley Gardens Resort has golf, tennis, spa, horseback riding, nature trails and gardens, swimming pool, and more. Just how good is Barnsley? Let the experts tell you:
- 2007 Travel & Leisure 500 World’s Best Hotels
- Condé Nast Johansens 2007 Recommendation
- Barnsley Gardens Resort is a Preferred Boutique Hotel
- Zagat Survey’s Top American Golf Courses; Rated Extraordinary


Barnsley Gardens Resort