Garden or Meadow  Suite – one-bedroom suite featuring a charmingly appointed living room with wood burning fireplace, wet bar and a separate bedroom with elegantly dressed king size bed and an oversized period bathroom. These 600 to 625 square foot suites can sleep three adults just fine, or two adults and two children under 12 comfortably. They are complete with private entrance and Suite-side parking. Adjacent suite available by request.

Manor Room  –  Each room has its own private entrance and private period-inspired bathrooms and private porch. The bedrooms are all appointed with elegantly dressed king size beds, wood-burning fireplaces, wet bars, flat-screen televisions,  and wing chair or chairs. This 440 square foot guest room is very comfortable for 2 adults. Adjoining rooms are available by request. Suite-side parking is included. 

Gardeners Cottage – located at the end of a quiet lane, this original two-story cottage features a full size living room with wood burning fireplace, wet bar, two bedrooms with king size beds and two full bathrooms. A perfect choice for two couples or a family traveling together. Four adults is the capacity for this cottage. 
 
Barnsley Cottage – located on the main street near the Rice House and the Historic District, this two-story cottage features a full size living room with wide plank flooring, a dining area, an upstairs sitting area, two oversize bedrooms plus two full oversized bathrooms. This is perfect for five adults or four adults and two children under 12. Each uniquely decorated bedroom features a king size bed with the downstairs bedroom also featuring a wood burning fireplace. A large front porch with old-fashioned rocking chairs looks out over a beautiful country garden and the private back porch offers a serene view and comfortable wicker furniture. A wonderful choice for two couples or a family traveling together.

Barnsley Gardens Resort Golf

CHALLENGE YOURSELF on the lush, emerald fairways and bent-grass greens of The General, our Jim Fazio-designed championship golf course. Ranked #5 in the state by Golf Week ( public and resort courses, 2007), this par 72 layout plays to 7,350 yards from the back tees, and is a true test for golfers of any skill level. The course blends into the surrounding landscape, providing beautiful vistas of the mountains and the estate. If you’re going to take on The General, take plenty of ammunition. And there’s no better place to stock up than our Golf Shop. The Golf Shop is fully equipped with the finest clubs, accessories, and apparel, and is also home to our golf professionals, who are always there to help guests make the most of their game.

“The General” With its serene vistas, flawless greens & arguably the best collections of par 3’s in all of golf, “The General”, is one of the most desirable & highly sought after courses to play in the Southeast. Opened in 1999, “The General” has been ranked in the top 20 in the state by Golf Digest for three years running.

This par-72 course was designed by veteran course architect, Jim Fazio, and opened in July of 1999. Fazio designed the course to blend into its natural surroundings, following the same principles held by Andrew Jackson Downing, the 19th century landscape architect, who believed that man-made elements should appear as if they fit into the natural order of the landscape. In keeping with Downing’s philosophy, Fazio supervised the moving of only one-quarter of the earth typically sculpted at new courses. From the more than 1,000 acres available, Fazio personally selected the 378 acres that the course occupies.

Through the valley and the woods For the first two holes, golfers might just believe they’re in Scotland instead of northern Georgia, But hold the bagpipes; because once they reach Hole #3 all such thoughts vanish. At “The Alley”, one of Barnsley’s challenging par three’s, golfers enter a hardwood forest. Tall reeds, cattails and thick brush underneath a tree-lined fairway offer a tricky hazard to the green’s right side.

The three other par three’s are even more challenging. Hole #8 has been dubbed “The Descent” and will leave golfers speechless. The tee-shot on this hole descends close to 100 feet to a soft, sculptured green. It provides entrée to the Black-eyed Susans and other flowering varieties that reside in the protected area behind the green. Hole #14, or “Mountain View”, is one of the most striking, featuring a full-on view of Wolf Cave Mountain and the neighboring peak. An abrupt descent of nearly 100 feet immediately tests a golfer’s nerve and club selection. Two bunkers and Dry Run Creek, which feeds into a pond, collect errant or tentative shots.

Hole #17 closes the course’s amazing collection of par three’s. The illusion from the tee would indicate that the putting surface pitches from front to back, with marshy wetlands beyond awaiting all “fliers”. A deep and flash-faced bunker offers silent vigil in front of the green for anything that dares to be short. A glassy pond at the right front constitutes hazard number three of a daunting trio of entrapments. Altogether, the par three’s range from 120 to 266 yards and require several different clubs from 12 tee boxes.

Meetings

You’ll find the perfect setting for a corporate retreat, at Barnsley Gardens. We have a variety of environments in which to do business. The resort has five thousand square feet of luxurious meeting space. From larger events held in our Pavilion to the more intimate setting of our two club-style private boardrooms, we can customize your event to meet any need. For a more casual business get together, try the great indoors of our Town Hall, or let our Historic Ruins and Gardens provide the perfect backdrop for an outdoor conference. You may choose to hold your meeting over a delicious meal at the rice House, the Beer Garden, or in a private dining room at the Woodlands Grill. We also arrange corporate team-building activities to help any group improve its chemistry. In an outdoor classroom, groups focus on building trust, communication, problem solving, and confidence in one another. And you won’t find a more lovely or inspiring environment than the grounds of Barnsley Gardens.

Weddings

Barnsley Gardens began as a testament to love. Today, Barnsley Gardens remains a romantic place for couples to exchange vows and begin their lives together. Our Historic Ruins and Gardens are the ideal site for a beautiful ceremony. We also offer the idyllic Town Hall for couples that prefer an indoor service. Let our wedding planner assist you in coordinating every last detail, from the placement of the string quartet to the final champagne toast while our Master Chef and the dining staff provide a variety of culinary delights for your guests. Our many activities make Barnsley a wonderful place to blend families during pre- and post-wedding activities. Every wedding is the beginning of a new life. We’re honored when couples choose to begin their lives together here at Barnsley Gardens.

Filled with love, history & passion, Barnsley Gardens Resort offers a unique and whimsical setting for your romantic wedding.

Barnsley offers several venues in which to host your event. The Historic Manor House Ruins is a beautiful outdoor setting for both your wedding and reception. Imagine taking your vows beneath a rose arbor overlooking a lily pond as your guests look on. This romantic outdoor setting can accommodate up to 300 guests.

If you prefer to hold your wedding indoors, the charming town Hall is the perfect choice. Built of Georgia Pine, the Town Hall is uniquely set in the center of the resort. The heart of pine flooring and cozy setting add to the uniqueness of the venue. The large windows looking out into the rose arbor makes the perfect backdrop for your ceremony.

Barnsley Gardens Resort is also ideal for more than just your wedding ceremony and reception. Our Wedding Coordinator can assist in planning pre- or post- wedding events in many of the facilities including an outdoor amphitheater, an open town square, the Manor House Ruins and Gardens, five private dining areas located within our two main restaurants and the veranda overlooking the golf course.

Dining

World-class dining options abound at Barnsley Gardens. The Rice House puts an epicurean spin on classic Southern cuisine. The main dining room surrounds the original 1854 stone fireplace, while a glass-enclosed sun porch overlooks the Historic Ruins and Gardens. The Woodlands Grill is a true steakhouse that serves only the finest prime beef and fresh fish amidst spectacular views of our golf course and surrounding hills. The Grill has the feel of an English hunting lodge, with an inviting bar providing beer, wine, spirits, and premium cigars. Our Beer Garden is open seasonally, and serves German beer, sausages, pretzels, and other fare in a casual atmosphere. An open fire pit keeps diners warm at night and makes a great place to toast s’mores. Delicious and romantic picnic lunches are also available, allowing guests to dine at their leisure on the beautiful grounds.

Beer Garden
In the authentic Bavarian Beer Garden, guests can enjoy imported German beer, including the house specialty - Munich's Spaten. Guests can casually dine on exciting fare from our NEW menu! Relax while dining under umbrella tables and a canopy of trees while music plays in the background.

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The Rice House
The Rice House Restaurant, is a restored 1854 farmhouse, that was formerly the home of Fleming Rice and his family. Bullet holes from a Civil War battle in 1864 still scar the front exterior wall. The log building, that was formerly residing in Rome, Georgia, was moved a few miles to Barnsley Gardens in 1994.

As Barnsley's formal dining restaurant, The Rice House offers two private dining rooms. Each private room can accommodate up to 20 guests. There is also a full dining room that can seat 90 comfortably. There is also a glass enclosed dining porch that is overlooking the beautiful Historic Barnsley Manor House Ruins and Gardens. The centerpiece of the main dining room is the building's original stone fireplace.

The Rice House is open Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:30 pm until 10 pm. Advanced reservations are recommended. 

A la Carte and Group Dining Policies for Restaurants - A la carte dining is available only for groups of 12 or less, and based on availability. Restaurants are setup with existing seating tables for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  Groups with over 12 people requesting a la carte dining must be approved by our Food and Beverage Director and a pre-selected menu will apply.

The Woodlands Grill
With its panoramic view of the golf course, The Woodlands Grill joins the ranks of the world's finest steakhouses featuring a fine selection of prime meats and fish. Offering both indoor and outdoor seating, the Woodlands Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Located within the Grill is the English Pub which has its own fireplace and billiards table.

A la Carte and Group Dining Policies for Restaurants - A la carte dining is available only for groups of 12 or less, and based on availability. Restaurants are setup with existing seating tables for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  Groups with over 12 people requesting a la carte dining must be approved by our Food and Beverage Director and a pre-selected menu will apply.

Leisure Activities

COME OUT AND PLAY, Barnsley Gardens has a myriad of outdoor activities from which guests may choose. Make tracks to our Orvis center and take a shot at the sporting clay course. The course is overseen by Orvis.

For anglers, we offer fly and spin fishing. Let our Orvis instructors guide you to the best fishing holes on the Lower Pond, or on our 10-acre lake. The more adventurous may choose to take a guide along for a daylong fishing excursion on a local river.

Explore the estate’s grounds by guided horseback or by mountain bike or take on a challenging game of paintball.

Spa

Unwind and forget your cares in the Spa at Barnsley Gardens, where you can choose from a wide array of massages, therapeutic skin treatments, body wraps, and aromatherapy. The Spa offers 10 treatment rooms, a large co-ed whirlpool, and ladies and gentlemen’s grooming areas with separate saunas, steam rooms, and whirlpools. Water and hot teas are served in our Relaxation Room. During your visit, our spa staff will try to make your experience as relaxing as possible. Adjoining the Spa is our fitness center, which features weight training and cardiovascular equipment, and our Grecian-style swimming pool. A Spa visit is the perfect way to end – or begin – any day at Barnsley Gardens.

Spa Products  The Spa at Barnsley Gardens is committed to your health and well being. We make sure the products that are used in your services, and the products that we offer in our spa are the purest you’ll find. Come join us and experience for yourself the amazing benefits of using pure, organic products. 

Gift Certificates  The Spa at Barnsley Gardens Gift Certificate makes the perfect gift for any occasion. Elegantly presented, gift certificates are available in any amount, for any combination of services and or Spa products. Just call us; we’ll be happy to mail your gift certificate, or have it ready for you. 

*All services will automatically have a 20% gratuity added on to the total amount. We regret that gift certificates cannot be redeemed for cash or cash balance.

Facility Use  Facilities include Women’s and Men’s steam, sauna and whirlpools. A Co-ed whirlpool is located in the back of the spa. Overnight guests of Barnsley Gardens may enjoy full use of the spa facilities. Spa guests may enjoy spa facility one hour before treatment or one hour after treatment.

MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE to use spa facilities.
*A 20% gratuity will be added on to each service upon check out.

Overnight guests of Barnsley Gardens Resort may enjoy full use of the spa facilities including whirlpools, steam room and sauna during their stay.  Day guests of the spa may enjoy spa facilities one hour before treatment or one hour after treatment.