Tucked away in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Northwest Georgia lies Barnsley Resort, a 3,000-acre getaway where nature, history, and hospitality come together as one. Whether travelers prefer to spend the day practicing their swing at the 18-hole Jim Fazio golf course, saddling up for a horseback ride through the mountains on a guided tour, exploring the Manor House Ruins and Gardens that date back to the 1840s, or indulging in well-deserved rest and relaxation at The Spa at Barnsley Resort, this resort-meets-village caters to every traveler’s passion.
Located just five miles from Adairsville in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Barnsley Resort offers a luxurious retreat and perfect outpost from where to take advantage of the destination’s rolling landscape and myriad of treasures and adventures.
Kara Rosner Vice President / Diamond PR +1-954-298-1980 [email protected] ` Diamond PR Office Miami: +1-305-854-3544 Los Angeles: +1-310-596-3200 [email protected]
Shelby Taylor Kolb Director of Marketing / Barnsley Resort +1-404-277-4432 [email protected] Barnsley Resort +1-770-773-7480
Brickell Travel Management [email protected] (305) 779-8299 (in the event of any flight issues, please call or email Brickell and notify Diamond PR team)
Closed-toed shoes for clay shooting, horseback riding and more
Pants for outdoor activities
Evening resort attire for Rice House
Casual, chic attire
Sweater / light jacket / rain coat
Credit card to put on file for incidental
Save extra room in your suitcase for takeaways
WHAT'S INCLUDED FOR YOU:
Roundtrip airfare to Atlanta and ground transfers to resort (or gas card for those driving,) accommodations, activities as outlined on the itinerary, and meals (group and those designated 'at leisure').
WHAT YOU'RE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Gratuities at your discretion, long-distance phone calls, unscheduled meals/alcohol, mini bar items, and any miscellaneous expenses. Please note you will be asked to provide a credit card at check-in for any incidentals not included in the trip.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
ITINERARY
Thursday, April 4
Alona, Andrew, John and Liz - Welcome to Atlanta! We hope you had a safe flight. Kara Rosner, the VP of Diamond PR, will be driving you all to Barnsley Resort. Meet at the National Car Rental counter.
Late Afternoon Group and Stephanie & Jennifer Arrive to Resort Welcome to Barnsley Resort! Relax, refresh and explore. Enjoy some free time in your room or spend some time strolling the resort grounds. 6:00 PM Bourbon Infusion Experience We'll kick things off with a signature Southern welcome - bourbon. Let's meet in the Inn Lobby for Barnsley's Bourbon Infusion Experience, followed by a special presentation at the Inn foyer porch.
7:00 PM Dinner at Birch Cottage We hope you brought your appetite! It's time to enjoy a delectable meal inspired by the season in the cozy environment of the Birch Cottage.
Post Dinner S'mores at Outdoor Fire Pit It's been a wonderful first day. We'll cap it off with a sweet treat and cozy up at a fire pit along the Village Green.
Friday, April 5
8:45 AM Breakfast at Woodlands Grill It's time to fuel up for the day with a flavorful breakfast at Woodlands Grill. The griddle indulgence and house-cured Atlantic salmon are not to be missed. Come dressed to flow straight into horseback riding.
10:00 AM Horseback Ride Discover Barnsley Resort’s natural beauty and fascinating history with a guided horseback ride led by an experienced trail guide.
12:00 PM Lunch at Beer Garden Kick back and relax in the outdoor Beer Garden. A robust selection of regional craft brews are paired with a casual menu of barbeque favorites, wings and pizza to enjoy al fresco.
3:00 PM Guided History Tour & Wine Tasting Meet in the Inn Lobby for one of the resort's newest activities, which involves a bit of history and wine. We'll partake in an interactive tour of the Manor House Ruins, museum and historic gardens and learn about the fascinating and sometimes tragic tales of Godfrey and Julia Barnsley’s love story, along with interesting facts about their descendants. A knowledgeable expert will lead us on this engaging tour of the resort’s historic district, ending the tour with a cheese and wine tasting featuring wine from Blue Rock Vineyard.
Late Afternoon at Leisure Spend some time strolling through the historic lower gardens and paths, enjoy complimentary fishing and canoeing at 10-Acre Lake or take one of the Barnsley bikes out for a joy ride... the resort is yours to explore.
7:00 PM Dinner at Woodlands Grill Be prepared to enjoy craft cocktails and elevated Southern fare at Woodlands Grill. Whether you're craving a hearty charbroiled burger, scalloped risotto or buttermilk fried chicken, Woodlands Grill has you covered.
Saturday, April 6
At Leisure Breakfast at Beer Garden Wake up early, or hit the snooze button - whichever floats your boat. Head to Beer Garden at leisure to grab a bite whenever you fancy.
9:00 AM Intro to Sporting Clays Ready, aim, pull! We'll learn how to bring down flying clays at the Beretta Shooting Grounds by High Adventure Company. Professional instructors will walk us through a safety demo and then help guide us to hit the target. We'll start it off at the five-stand, then take a quick ride around to see the station course and a brief UTV Tour of the sporting grounds. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes.
12:30 PM Blue Rock Luncheon at the Barnsley Farm Executive Chef Andre Sattler has prepared a special, family-style luncheon with wine selections from Blue Rock Vineyard. We'll indulge in the culinary garden at the Barnsley Farm.
2:40 PM Andrew, John & Liz - Check-in For Chai Box Spa Appointments (starts at 3:00 PM) The resort has recently partnered with Atlanta-based The Chai Box, which was named one of Oprah's favorite things, to create a custom Barnsley Blend of tea. The blend has numerous health benefits, of which you'll enjoy during the new 'Barnsley Tea-LC' body treatment. It begins with an invigorating sugar scrub, followed by a firming tea-laced masque. A hot “tea-towel” foot massage and a creamy tea-infused body butter wrap up the experience, leaving you relaxed and glowingly healthy.
3:40 PM Jennifer, Alona, Stephanie & Kara - Check-in For Chai Box Spa Appointments (starts at 4:00 PM) Relax and rejuvenate! 6:30 PM Wine Dinner Featuring Blue Rock Vineyard at Rice House It's time for our grand finale - a wine dinner in the Rice House featuring Blue Rock Vineyard & Winery of Sonoma, California. Shelly Kelley from Blue Rock Vineyard will be our host for a special evening featuring wine pairings to complement a six-course menu created by Barnsley's chefs.
Sunday, April 7
8:00 AM Optional Hike to Overlook Those feeling up to it have the option to venture to the Overlook for one last spectacular view.
9:00 AM Brunch at Woodlands Grill Enjoy one last Barnsley Resort meal. The Woodlands Signature Benedict and Breakfast Quesadilla can’t be missed!
10:30 AM Depart Resort Kara will drive Andrew, John, Liz, Alona and Jennifer to the airport. Stephanie have a safe drive back home!