Located in Ellijay, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ellijay River Vineyards and Chateau Meichtry 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.
Gilmer County Fairgrounds - 15 min drive - 18.4 km
Cartecay River - 15 min drive - 19.7 km
Tabor House & Civil War Museum - 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
Zombie Skin Jerky - 5 min drive
murray county hunt spot
Little Bend Orchards - 9 min drive
The Garden Patio at 529Beaver Lake - 18 min drive
B-Rad's - 21 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!
************************************************************************************************* 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.
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.
How much does it cost to stay at Walnut Grove 11-BR Lodge: corporate retreats & reunions - on 280 private acres?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walnut Grove 11-BR Lodge: corporate retreats & reunions - on 280 private acres on 2 April 2026 start from NZ$4,057, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Walnut Grove 11-BR Lodge: corporate retreats & reunions - on 280 private acres?
On-site parking is available at the 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).
Walnut Grove 11-BR Lodge: corporate retreats & reunions - on 280 private acres Reviews
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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
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!