Anyone who has lived in the hot South knows about Georgia mountain vacations. Just a two-hour drive transforms your world from sticky red mud to pine trees and waterfalls.
There's a Pavlovian reaction to trying to get a cabin in the woods; I blame Thoreau. You might consider staying at an all-in-one resort that includes championship golf, a full-service spa, swimming in an indoor and outdoor pool, and on-site restaurants if you'd rather spend your time relaxing rather than burning hot dogs on a stick.
Stay at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
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![Guest room at Main Lodge of Brasstown Valley](https://www.colemanconcierge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/BrassTown-Valley-Resort-and-Spa-room-1024x683.jpg)
The resort features three types of accommodation: the main lodge, cottages, and spa pavilion. The inn has 102 guest rooms, many of which have balconies, gas fireplaces or panoramic mountain and golf course views.
Google classifies the hostel as a 3-star hotel, which may be technically correct by standards, but it's quite possibly the best three-star hotel we've seen. The property is not a state park, but owned by the state, so they aimed for an accessible price point and had “value engineering” restrictions preventing them from entering the high-end luxury market. In short, you get a lot for your money at Brasstown Valley Resort, in a location that can't be beat.
Top level
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If you're looking for next-level accommodations, there are five one-bedroom suites at the lodge and eight private cabins nestled in the woods. The cabins had their own kitchen, so perhaps Thoreau was onto something after all. Then again, he would come back to town sometimes to ask his mother to bake for him, so that was it.
If you are looking for the best, you should check out the 825 square feet space Equani Spa Suite. It's next level with a private rooftop deck, a two-person whirlpool tub (which has a 46-inch flat-screen TV and a fireplace), and a spacious “experience shower” that offers a full sensory experience with dual-immersion showerheads, steam, aromatherapy, LED lights, marine speakers, and bars. Swiss shower head with 12 heads.
The Spa Suite is the perfect retreat for newlyweds who have just enjoyed a wedding at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa. It's available more often than you think, so come in and ask if it's open and have fun.
Amenities at the main lodge
![Living room in the main foyer of Brasstown Valley](https://www.colemanconcierge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/BrassTown-Valley-Resort-and-Spa-facilities-3-1024x683.jpg)
![Living room in the main foyer of Brasstown Valley](https://www.colemanconcierge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/BrassTown-Valley-Resort-and-Spa-facilities-3-1024x683.jpg)
The Main Lodge at Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa doesn't look like a traditional hotel. It's like your palace in the mountains, where it all starts in the hallway, otherwise known as the living room. It's not uncommon to see people working or gathering around the 72-foot stone fireplace, looking out the large panoramic windows while sipping coffee or cocktails at the lobby bar.
Every mansion should have a games room too. There is also an indoor/outdoor pool with a swim gate, a hot tub, an exercise facility for active guests, and an arcade popular with children. Of course, if you are in the mountains of Georgia, you will want to play outside, but that will happen soon. Now it's time for something near and dear to everyone – the kitchen.
Restaurants at Brasstown Valley Resort
![Prime rib buffet in Brasstown on Saturday night](https://www.colemanconcierge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Brasstown-Resort-and-Spa-130-1024x768.jpg)
![Prime rib buffet in Brasstown on Saturday night](https://www.colemanconcierge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Brasstown-Resort-and-Spa-130-1024x768.jpg)
They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home; Maybe that's why Brasstown Valley has two restaurants to choose from. Fine dining menus dining room Includes the popular Friday night seafood buffet, Saturday night prime rib buffet, and Sunday brunch. If you're looking for something more casual, visit Brazzie's Grill For a cozy lunch, a quick afternoon snack, or a cozy fireside dinner. We liked that there was enough quality and variety in dining that we never had to leave the resort to eat. There is enough kitchen space to cater for the many parties, conferences and weddings the resort hosts each year.
Conferences and weddings at Brasstown Valley Resort
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Since we brought that up, let's talk a little about the different places in Brasstown Valley. We've already discussed their dining options, but the variety of their meeting spaces is incredible. They have 14,000 square feet of meeting space that can accommodate small groups and large gatherings of up to 330 people, including some really unique options we've seen for ourselves.
There is an amphitheater with state-of-the-art electronics and IT support on site, as well as several configurable rooms within the main lodge. Additionally, there are several meeting areas outside the lodge, such as the Sunset Pavilion, the stables, and even a waterfall garden.
Brasstown can also offer golf packages, spa treatments, team building and off-site activities. Be sure to ask your group coordinator lots of questions, so he or she can put together the perfect package for your needs – which brings us to our next topic.
Activities available at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
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Golf And Spa These are the main activities at Brasstown Valley Resort. They have an 18-hole championship course that is especially special because since the resort is on state land, there are no homes built along the fairways. You can enjoy great golf and the incredible beauty of the mountains without feeling like you're wandering around in someone's backyard.
The resort It is full service and offers a variety of treatments inspired by the local Cherokee Indians. The tribe was consulted on the design and layout of the golf course and spa treatments to ensure they were culturally appropriate. We learned of a couple of places on the golf course where holes could penetrate sensitive local areas, so the resort changed the layout to allow those locations to remain undisturbed and protected on state land.
There are over 500 acres of nature to explore in Brasstown Valley, with 15.2 miles of Walking space And Fishing ponds. There is, too stable If you want to hit the road in style. There is nothing better than riding a trail on a beautiful horse that makes you feel at home in the mountains. They have it too Ax throwing And Shootingwhich is always fun and provides great team building exercises at retreats.
Things to do around Brasstown Valley
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![Helen Georgia](https://www.colemanconcierge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Helen-Georgia-1024x768.jpg)
Thanks to its location in the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains, off-property outdoor activities are plentiful Hiking the Appalachian Trail, Brasstown Bald Summit, white water rafting, And Visit Helen, Bavaria Georgia. However, there are two special activities near the resort that we loved, wine tasting and boating on Chatuge.
Wine tasting at Crane Creek Vineyards
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![Crane Creek Farms](https://www.colemanconcierge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Crane-Creek-Vinyards-2-1024x683.jpg)
We went wine tasting at Crane Creek Vineyards, which is located just 10 minutes from the resort. They make a variety of wines, but their flagship wine is a 100% Norton Red called Hellbender. It's their homage to Georgia's famous Muscadine wines but refined enough to win awards in California competitions. They are a vineyard that serves wine, but they have live music every Friday provided by their on-site restaurant, Paris & Company.
Boating on Lake Chatuge
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Chatuge Lake is the highest major lake in the state of Georgia with a shoreline of 132 miles and an elevation of 2,000 degrees. It's also only a 10-minute drive from the resort, so it's easy to get out on the water with the mountains in the background. We bought our boat from Lake Chateau Marine and Marina Because they not only have the newest and nicest boats on the lake but also the best prices. We loved the easy-to-use navigation system and the fact that they can get anyone into the water with a short training film. If you want to watch it online, all you have to do is pick up the keys and go into the water.
We conclude our experience with Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
![Sunset view in Brasstown Valley](https://www.colemanconcierge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/BrassTown-Valley-Resort-and-Spa-1024x768.jpg)
![Sunset view in Brasstown Valley](https://www.colemanconcierge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/BrassTown-Valley-Resort-and-Spa-1024x768.jpg)
We loved our weekend at Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa. We took the time to book a massage, play a round of golf and take a ride on the way. We loved being able to eat well at the resort all weekend, even though we were in a quiet corner of North Georgia.
The facilities were very nice, but the staff was excellent. Many employees have been working at the resort for over ten years. This is truly a testament to the quality of the leadership team that shines in every department.
We were impressed by the professionalism of everyone we met. They took the time to greet us and made sure we had what we needed to make the most of our Blue Ridge Mountain vacation.
Disclosure: Thank you so much to Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa for hosting us and putting together such an amazing itinerary!
As always, the views and opinions expressed are entirely our own, and we only recommend brands and destinations that we support 100%.
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