Just an hour's drive north of Atlanta , Barnsley Gardens Resort transports groups back to a gentler time in Adairsville, Georgia. The accommodations form a charming pedestrian village made up 91 rooms and suites contained in 37 English-style garden cottages. Private porches and rocking chairs flank most of the accommodations, leading to interiors with cozy wood-burning fireplaces, four-poster beds, and claw-footed soaking tubs in period-inspired bathrooms. Views take in the resort's famous gardens and equally famous Blue Ridge Mountains countryside.
While the vine-covered ruins of an antebellum Manor House lend their magic to outdoor events, indoor gatherings convene in two modern boardrooms, the 1,440-square-foot Town Hall, and the 5,000-square-foot Pavilion warmed by grand stone fireplaces. Dining creates a memorable experience as well. A stone fireplace and glass-enclosed Sun Porch viewing the the Manor House ruins enhance the epicurean experience at the Rice House. For casual dining, the Woodlands Grill offers a delightfully elegant setting for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Corporate groups may find the open-air Beer Garden ideal for themed events or casual dining.
Team-building programs often target The General, a par-72 golf course designed by Jim Fazio, and go on to include quail hunting, sporting clays, and fly-fishing facilitated by expert guides at the Orvis Sporting Center on-site. Group members can also spend time at the spa, doing battle on the paintball range, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, or horseback riding through the Blue Ridge Mountains wilderness.
Average Rating: 9.25
I planned and produced an executive retreat for an international association and found the entire experience refreshing, peaceful and productive. The accommodations, services and staff was fantastic and the location perfect for the group.
Kevin R. Johnston, CMP
kjohnston@advantageeventgroup.com
www.AdvantageEventGroup.com
Kevin Johnston CMP
AEG
Marietta, Georgia
August 5, 2009
Average Rating: 8.50
Banquet staff was attentive and available. Last minute changes and requests were handled professionally and promptly. High food quality and quantity. Accommodations were comfortable and unique. We had a productive meeting and the guests enjoyed themselves in the quiet setting.
Laura Reid
Simmons Bedding Company
Atlanta, Georgia
September 8, 2008